Comparing the BMW 5 Series and the Volvo XC90 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW 5 Series is available at ₹7,499,000, while the Volvo XC90 is priced at ₹9,499,000. On the engine front, the BMW 5 Series comes with a 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) unit compared to the Volvo XC90's 1969 cc, producing 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) and 455 bhp (T8) / 303 bhp (T6) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI for the BMW 5 Series versus 12 kmpl (est.) for the Volvo XC90. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | — | 18.8 kWh PHEV Battery |
| Displacement | 1998 cc (4-cyl) / 2998 cc (6-cyl) | 1969 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD / xDrive AWD (top) | AWD |
| Engine Type | 2.0L B48 TwinPower Petrol / 3.0L B58 Petrol / 2.0L B47 Diesel | 2.0L T8 Recharge PHEV / T6 Petrol / B5 Diesel Mild Hybrid |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 Litres | 71 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel | Petrol PHEV / Mild Hybrid Diesel |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | 15.17 kmpl (520d) - ARAI | 12 kmpl (est.) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 / 6 | 4 |
| Power | 252 bhp (520i) / 374 bhp (M550i) / 190 bhp (520d) | 455 bhp (T8) / 303 bhp (T6) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 350 Nm (520i) / 500 Nm (M550i) / 400 Nm (Diesel) | 709 Nm (T8) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Automatic (Geartronic 8-Speed) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 520 Litres | 262 Litres (3rd row up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 3250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 222 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1790 kg | 2500 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4996 mm / 1900 mm / 1510 mm | 4953 mm / 1964 mm / 1776 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2984 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering optional) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional | 12.3-inch Digital Driver Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go + Lane Change Assist | Yes - Pilot Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory) | Yes - Front & 2nd Row |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 11.2-inch Portrait Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes - 2nd Row Captain Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Vernasca Leather / Merino Leather (top) | Nappa Leather / Wool Blend |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon 16-Speaker / Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker (top) | Bowers & Wilkins 19-Speaker Platinum Edition |
| Sunroof | Glass Sunroof / Sky Lounge Panoramic (top) | Panoramic Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Headlamps / Laserlight (top) | LED Headlamps (Thor's Hammer) |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Yes - Auto Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 225/55 R17 (base) / 245/45 R19 (top) | 255/50 R20 (base) / 255/45 R21 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 17-inch / 19-inch M Alloy Wheels | 20-inch / 21-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - DBC | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes - DSTC + RSC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | M Carbon Black metallicMineral White metallicOxide Grey metallicPhytonic BlueSparkling Copper Grey metallic | Crystal WhiteOnyx BlackVapour GreyDenim BlueMulberry RedBright Dusk |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
