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BMW 7 Series vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (102,800 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 7 Series or Volvo S90?

BMW 7 Series vs Volvo S90: Key differences

BMW 7 Series

  • noticeably more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space

Volvo S90

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • slightly lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

7 Series

Costs and Efficiency:

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 S90 is considerably cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 7 Series with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S90 offers moderately more range – reaching up to 89 km, about 9 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

S90

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 7 Series offers noticeably more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 7 Series is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo S90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers moderately more torque with 800 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 91 Nm more.

7 Series

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is slightly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 343 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers a bit more boot space – 540 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries noticeably more – 665 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 147 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 is clearly superior 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.

from £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 km
BMW 7 Series
Volvo S90

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BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is a flagship that balances whisper-quiet luxury with a driver's focus, wrapping advanced tech and plush comfort in a sleek, authoritative presence. It’s the kind of car that navigates city traffic and open roads with equal poise, offering a grown-up alternative for buyers who demand refinement without losing a little driving fun.

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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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BMW 7 Series
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
102,800 - 127,500 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
17.6 kWh
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
74 - 160 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
5,391 mm
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
1,544 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
605 - 665 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
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