BMW 5 Series vs Volvo S90 (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$7,480
- 5 Series: 2 mpg better, 80 hp more.
- S90: $7,480 cheaper, 3.4 in more rear legroom.
- 5 Series wins 5 of 11 measures.
| Measure | 5 Series | S90 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $66,975 | $59,495 | S90 |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 295 hp | 5 Series |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft | 310 lb-ft | 5 Series |
| MPG combined | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | 5 Series |
| Cargo, max | 18.4 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.4 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft | 5 Series |
| Rear legroom | 37.0 in | 40.4 in | S90 |
| Front legroom | 41.3 in | 42.2 in | S90 |
| Length | 199.2 in | 200.4 in | Not scored |
| Width | 74.8 in | 74.6 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,158 lb to 5,622 lb | 4,296 lb | N/A |
| Towing | N/A | 1,650 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 5.9 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 4.4 s tested | 6.0 s estimate | 5 Series |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Series 540i xDrive AWD $65,800 | S90 T8 Plus Bright Theme AWD $65,650 | $150 |
| S90 B6 AWD Plus $58,300 | 5 Series 530i RWD $58,700 | $400 |
Cost to run
S90 costs $6,847 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | 5 Series | S90 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $66,975 | $59,495 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,371 | $1,477 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,229 | $8,862 |
| Total, 6 years | $75,204 | $68,357 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: 5 Series wins.
S90 wins if Power weight is 0 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | S90 | 11% |
| MPG | 5 Series | 7% |
| Power | 5 Series | 21% |
| Space | N/A | |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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