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BMW i5 Touring vs Volvo EX60 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (61,900 £ vs 54,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 Touring or Volvo EX60?

BMW i5 Touring vs Volvo EX60: Key differences

BMW i5 Touring

  • barely more trunk space

Volvo EX60

  • moderately cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

i5 Touring

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Volvo EX60 is moderately cheaper – starting at 54,000 £ , while the BMW i5 Touring costs 61,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,894 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Volvo EX60 is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BMW i5 Touring. That’s a difference of about 0.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX60 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 810 km, about 208 km more than the BMW i5 Touring.

EX60

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 Volvo EX60 offers a bit more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 601 HP. That’s roughly 79 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 Touring delivers barely more torque with 820 Nm compared to 790 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

i5 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, Volvo EX60 is very slightly lighter – 2,190 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 Touring offers barely more boot space – 570 L compared to 523 L. That’s a difference of about 47 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 Touring carries a bit more – 560 kg compared to 460 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX60 leads convincingly 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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EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 620 - 810 km
BMW i5 Touring
Volvo EX60

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BMW i5 Touring

The BMW i5 Touring marries the everyday usefulness of a roomy estate with the hushed, premium feel of a modern electric BMW. It’s an appealing choice for buyers who want confident, relaxed driving and executive poise without sacrificing weekend practicality — and it even makes loading skis feel slightly glamorous.

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Volvo EX60

The Volvo EX60 arrives as a sleek, family-friendly electric SUV that blends Scandinavian restraint with a surprising dash of personality, wrapping a calm, premium cabin around practical everyday usability. It’s aimed at buyers who prize safety and comfort but still want a car that rewards an enthusiastic drive, proving that sensible can be quietly fun.

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BMW i5 Touring
Volvo EX60

Costs and Consumption

Price
61,900 - 87,000 £
Price
54,000 - 70,100 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 17.7 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
522 - 602 km
Electric Range
620 - 810 km
Battery Capacity
81.2 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,425 kg
Curb weight
2,190 - 2,425 kg
Trunk capacity
570 L
Trunk capacity
523 L
Length
5,060 mm
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,899 mm
Height
1,505 - 1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
535 - 560 kg
Payload
435 - 460 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
374 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
193 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
480 - 790 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
275 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
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