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Volvo S90 vs BMW 5 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 51,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or BMW 5 Series Saloon?

Volvo S90 vs BMW 5 Series Saloon: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • clearly more efficient
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BMW 5 Series Saloon

  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • slightly more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 5 Series Saloon is markedly cheaper – starting at 51,400 £ , while the Volvo S90 costs 62,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,800 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Saloon with 2.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers slightly more range – reaching up to 105 km, about 16 km more than the Volvo S90.

5 Series Saloon

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 BMW 5 Series Saloon offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Saloon is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Saloon delivers noticeably more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 291 Nm more.

S90

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Saloon is only slightly lighter – 1,800 kg compared to 1,912 kg. The difference is around 112 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 5 Series Saloon offers moderately more boot space – 520 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 67 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 5 Series Saloon carries moderately more – 600 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 has the upper hand 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
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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 5 Series Saloon

The BMW 5 Series Saloon blends executive poise with a driver's instinct, delivering a supple, refined cabin and a chassis that prefers composed authority over bravado. For buyers who want a grown-up commuter that still enjoys a twisty road, it’s the kind of car that keeps your colleagues impressed and your weekend grin intact.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
51,400 - 124,500 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
67 - 105 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
48 - 152 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
1,800 - 2,515 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 520 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
425 - 600 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, C
Brand
Volvo
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S90 have?

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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