Compare performance (727 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (52500 £ vs 49200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Volvo XC60?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Volvo XC60 has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 49200 £ , while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3351 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW 5 Series Touring manages with 2.30 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Volvo XC60 with 2.80 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs somewhat better – achieving up to 98 km, about 16 km more than the Volvo XC60.
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 XC60 takes 4.90 s. That’s about 1.30 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs noticeable better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo XC60 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.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is slight lighter – 1850 kg compared to 1900 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers somewhat more room – 570 L compared to 483 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 5 Series Touring performs slight better – up to 1700 L, which is about 157 L more than the Volvo XC60.
When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring somewhat takes the win – 620 kg compared to 550 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.
The BMW 5 Series Touring 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.
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 XC60 blends Scandinavian calm with confident presence, offering a cabin that feels plush without shouting for attention. It’s a smart pick for buyers after a composed ride, clever practicality and thoughtful safety touches — it even makes running the family shuttle feel almost serene, which is a small miracle.
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Price
52500 - 126200 £
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Price
49200 - 75100 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.5 L
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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
74 - 82 km
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Battery Capacity
19 - 19.4 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
64 - 169 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
60 L
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Fuel tank capacity
71 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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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
1900 - 2150 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
468 - 483 L
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Length
5060 mm
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Length
4708 mm
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Width
1900 - 1970 mm
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Width
1902 mm
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Height
1515 mm
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Height
1655 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1700 L
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Max trunk capacity
1543 L
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
510 - 550 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
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
250 - 455 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 6.9 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
350 - 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
184 - 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 - 2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, 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.