Compare performance (727 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 41600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Volvo V60?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Volvo V60 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41600 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10894 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore barely noticeable more efficient than the Volvo V60 with 2.40 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 98 km, about 6 km more than the Volvo V60.
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring has a distinct edge – offering 727 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 3.60 s, while the Volvo V60 takes 4.60 s. That’s about 1 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo V60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 5 Series Touring pulls evident stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 291 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Volvo V60 is minimal lighter – 1734 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 116 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers barely noticeable more room – 570 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs slightly better – up to 1700 L, which is about 269 L more than the Volvo V60.
When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring a bit takes the win – 620 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.
The BMW 5 Series Touring holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
detailsThe Volvo V60 blends elegant Scandinavian design with a practical estate layout, making it a composed and sensible choice for buyers who want style without sacrifice. Inside, a serene cabin, clever safety features and a supple ride turn daily commutes and weekend getaways into effortless, grown-up motoring.
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Price
52500 - 125500 £
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Price
41600 - 64200 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 6.2 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
66 - 98 km
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Electric Range
92 km
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Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
54 - 140 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
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Curb weight
1734 - 2064 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
519 L
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Length
4778 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Width
1850 mm
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Height
1515 - 1516 mm
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Height
1432 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
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Max trunk capacity
1431 L
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
466 - 506 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
197 - 455 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.6 s
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Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
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Torque
300 - 709 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
145 - 335 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Volvo
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The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.