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Volvo V90 vs BMW 3 Series Saloon comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (62,300 £ vs 39,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo V90 or BMW 3 Series Saloon?

Volvo V90 vs BMW 3 Series Saloon: Key differences

Volvo V90

  • clearly more efficient
  • barely more trunk space

BMW 3 Series Saloon

  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • somewhat more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW 3 Series Saloon is substantially cheaper – starting at 39,900 £ , while the Volvo V90 costs 62,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,363 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW 3 Series Saloon with 2.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

As for electric range, the BMW 3 Series Saloon offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 101 km, about 13 km more than the Volvo V90.

3 Series Saloon

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 3 Series Saloon offers a bit more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Volvo V90 takes 4.8 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the BMW 3 Series Saloon is markedly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Volvo V90 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers only slightly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 9 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 3 Series Saloon is noticeably lighter – 1,575 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V90 offers barely more boot space – 488 L compared to 480 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo V90 carries only slightly more – 515 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £62,300
V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Price
39,900 - 91,000 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.4 - 10.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
96 - 101 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.5 kWh
co2
18 g/km
co2
54 - 227 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 59 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Curb weight
1,575 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
488 L
Trunk capacity
375 - 480 L
Length
4,945 mm
Length
4,713 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,827 - 1,903 mm
Height
1,472 mm
Height
1,440 - 1,446 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
515 kg
Payload
405 - 495 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Power HP
150 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Torque
250 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Power kW
110 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Volvo V90 have?

The Volvo V90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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