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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (727 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (52,500 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Volvo V90?

BMW 5 Series Touring vs Volvo V90: Key differences

BMW 5 Series Touring

  • slightly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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Volvo V90

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  • considerably more efficient
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

5 Series Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BMW 5 Series Touring is slightly cheaper – starting at 52,500 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,763 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers a bit more range – reaching up to 98 km, about 10 km more than the Volvo V90.

V90

Engine and Performance:

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 offers markedly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 272 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 V90 takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers noticeably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 291 Nm more.

5 Series Touring

Space and Everyday Use:

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 terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is a bit lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers moderately more boot space – 570 L compared to 488 L. That’s a difference of about 82 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Touring carries somewhat more – 620 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 is far ahead overall 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.

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V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
BMW 5 Series Touring
Volvo V90

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 5 Series Touring

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.

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Volvo V90

The 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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BMW 5 Series Touring
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
52,500 - 126,200 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
65 - 98 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
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