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Volvo S90 vs BMW X7 comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 91,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or BMW X7?

Volvo S90 vs BMW X7: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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BMW X7

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • markedly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo S90 is clearly cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the BMW X7 costs 91,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,057 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 7.2 L/100km.

X7

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 BMW X7 offers somewhat more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.7 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW X7 delivers only slightly more torque with 750 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 41 Nm more.

S90

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is markedly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 578 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers markedly more boot space – 750 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 297 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries noticeably more – 760 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 242 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 is far ahead 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
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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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The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
91,300 - 118,300 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 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
210 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
750 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
680 - 760 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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