Comparing the BMW i5 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 i5 is available at ₹8,999,000, while the Volvo XC90 is priced at ₹9,499,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Volvo XC90's 1969 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 455 bhp (T8) / 303 bhp (T6) respectively. 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 | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) | 18.8 kWh PHEV Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1969 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | AWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 2.0L T8 Recharge PHEV / T6 Petrol / B5 Diesel Mild Hybrid |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 71 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol PHEV / Mild Hybrid Diesel |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Mileage | — | 12 kmpl (est.) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 455 bhp (T8) / 303 bhp (T6) |
| Starter | Electric | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 709 Nm (T8) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Geartronic 8-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | — |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 262 Litres (3rd row up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 3250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 222 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 2500 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 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 (Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 12.3-inch Digital Driver Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes - Pilot Assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Yes - Front & 2nd Row |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 11.2-inch Portrait Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | 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 | SensaTec / Merino Leather | Nappa Leather / Wool Blend |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Bowers & Wilkins 19-Speaker Platinum Edition |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | 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 Laserlight Headlamps | 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 | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 255/50 R20 (base) / 255/45 R21 (top) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-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 | 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 | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Crystal WhiteOnyx BlackVapour GreyDenim BlueMulberry RedBright Dusk |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
