VS

Volvo S90 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 32,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe?

Volvo S90 vs BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter

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

S90

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.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,400 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,871 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe with 4.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

2 Series Gran Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S90 offers markedly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 300 HP. That’s roughly 155 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe takes 4.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 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 Volvo S90 delivers clearly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 309 Nm more.

S90

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, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,495 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 417 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S90 offers barely more boot space – 453 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S90 carries marginally more – 518 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 33 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
Volvo S90
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

View detailed analysis

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.

details

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe pairs sharp handling with surprising practicality, wearing BMW's sporty looks in a compact, city-friendly shell. It's ideal for buyers who want a premium driving experience without the fuss of something larger — all the attitude, none of the excess.

details
Volvo S90
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
32,400 - 51,200 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.2 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
110 - 170 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
49 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
1,495 - 1,650 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
360 - 430 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
4,546 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
455 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
122 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
226 - 250 km/h
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
230 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
90 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C, F
Brand
Volvo
Brand
BMW
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved. The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.