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BMW i5 vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (601 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW i5 or Volvo S60?

BMW i5 vs Volvo S60: Key differences

BMW i5

  • visibly more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly more trunk space
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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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 S60 is significantly cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the BMW i5 costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,257 £.

As for electric range, the BMW i5 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 627 km, about 533 km more than the Volvo S60.

S60

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 i5 offers visibly more power – delivering 601 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 146 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW i5 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Volvo S60 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW i5 delivers slightly more torque with 820 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 111 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 S60 is markedly lighter – 1,715 kg compared to 2,195 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW i5 offers slightly more boot space – 490 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW i5 carries moderately more – 545 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW i5 holds a decisive overall lead 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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i5

BMW i5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 - 601 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 540 - 627 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 85,900 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.7 - 17.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
540 - 627 km
Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,195 - 2,370 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
490 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,900 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
525 - 545 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
340 - 601 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
430 - 820 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
250 - 442 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
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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