Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Volvo V90?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 5 Series Touring has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 52500 £, while the Volvo V90 costs 62300 £. That’s a price difference of around 9763 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Volvo V90 manages with 0.80 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.30 L. The difference is about 1.50 L per 100 km.
As for range, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs a bit better – achieving up to 98 km, about 10 km more than the Volvo V90.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
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 V90 takes 4.80 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs distinct better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo V90 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 clearly perceptible stronger with 1000 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 291 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is slightly lighter – 1850 kg compared to 2075 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers a bit more room – 570 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs a bit better – up to 1700 L, which is about 246 L more than the Volvo V90.
When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring to a small extent takes the win – 620 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.
Overall, the Volvo V90 shows itself to be only a minor advantage and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
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 V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
52500 - 125500 £
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Price
62300 - 71700 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
0.80 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
88 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
18 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
2075 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
488 L
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Length
5060 - 5096 mm
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Length
4945 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Width
1879 mm
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Height
1515 - 1516 mm
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Height
1472 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
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Max trunk capacity
1454 L
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
515 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
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
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
398 - 455 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 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
659 - 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
293 - 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
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
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.
The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.