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BMW i5 vs Volvo EX60 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 54,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Volvo EX60?

BMW i5 vs Volvo EX60: Key differences

BMW i5

  • barely more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Volvo EX60

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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

i5

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 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,780 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BMW i5 is barely more efficient: consuming 14.7 kWh/100km compared to 14.9 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX60. That’s a difference of about 0.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX60 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 810 km, about 183 km more than the BMW i5.

EX60

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

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Volvo EX60 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

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

i5

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 EX60 is very slightly lighter – 2,189 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 6 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo EX60 offers only slightly more boot space – 523 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 33 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries slightly more – 545 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX60 stands out in the key areas 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 £54,000
EX60

Volvo EX60

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 374 - 680 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 611 - 810 km
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Willem
16 Jun 2026, 18:00:20

Volvo turns out to be premium compared with KIA. By the way, it's also a fine car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
54,000 - 67,500 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
611 - 810 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
2,189 - 2,405 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
523 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,899 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
455 - 461 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
374 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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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
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General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,026 - 2,027
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BMW
Brand
Volvo
Is the BMW i5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW i5 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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