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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Volvo V90 – Differences & prices compared

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?

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

5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

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Engine and Performance:

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.

5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

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 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.

Who comes out on top?

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.

from about £62,300
V90 @ Volvo Cars

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.80 L
  • Electric Range : 88 km

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
5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press
V90 @ Volvo Cars

Costs and Consumption

Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
62300 - 71700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
0.80 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.70 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
2075 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4945 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1879 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1472 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1454 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
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 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
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1969 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?

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.