Compare performance (727 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Volvo V60?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,122 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V60 uses 2 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Volvo V60 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 99 km, about 1 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 350 HP. That’s roughly 377 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Volvo V60 takes 5.4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers significantly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 589 Nm. That’s about 411 Nm more.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Volvo V60 is very slightly lighter – 1,734 kg compared to 1,850 kg. The difference is around 116 kg.
Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers marginally more boot space – 570 L compared to 519 L. That’s a difference of about 51 L.
When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries slightly more – 620 kg compared to 506 kg. That’s a difference of about 114 kg.
The BMW 5 Series Touring is decisively ahead 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
52,500 - 126,200 £
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Price
51,400 - 62,500 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 6.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
99 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
45 - 140 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
1,734 - 2,070 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
519 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
1,850 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
460 - 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 - 350 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
300 - 589 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 - 247 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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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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