BMW 5 Series VS Volvo XC90 Comparison, Price, Features, Mileage

BMW 5 Series vs Volvo XC90 is one of the most asked comparisons these days. Both are in similar price range, both available across India, and both have decent specs. The real differences only show up once you go through the details below.

Difference between BMW 5 Series vs Volvo XC90

Comparing top models: 530Li vs B5 AWD. Volvo XC90's top variant is priced ₹23.00 Lakh higher. Key differences are in Mileage (ARAI), Airbags, Parking Sensors and Engine.

Mileage (ARAI)

530Li

15.7 kmpl

B5 AWD

12.35 kmpl

Airbags

530Li

B5 AWD

Parking Sensors

530Li

Rear

B5 AWD

Front & Rear

Engine

530Li

1998 cc

B5 AWD

1969 cc

Key Highlights of BMW 5 Series vs Volvo XC90

Specification	BMW 5 Series	Volvo XC90
Price (Ex-Showroom)	₹74.80 Lakh	₹97.80 Lakh
Engine	1998 cc	1969 cc
Max Power	255bhp@4500rpm	247bhp
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Mileage (ARAI)	15.7 kmpl	12.35 kmpl
Seating Capacity	5 Seater	7 Seater
Body Type	Sedan	SUV

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BMW 5 Series

530Li ▾

₹74.80 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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Volvo XC90

B5 AWD ▾

₹97.80 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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BMW 5 Series · 530Li

74.80 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹122,771/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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Volvo XC90 · B5 AWD

97.80 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

EMI: ₹160,521/mo · 5yr · 20% down · 8.5% p.a.

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BMW 5 Series vs Volvo XC90 EMI

At 8.5% interest over 5 years, BMW 5 Series EMI is ₹122,771 per month and Volvo XC90 EMI is ₹160,521 per month.

⊞ Engine & Transmission 9 ▲

Engine	1998 cc	1969 cc
Engine Type	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder	4 Cylinder, 4 Valve/Cylinder
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage (ARAI)	15.7 kmpl	12.35 kmpl
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255bhp@4500rpm	247bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400Nm@1600rpm	360Nm
Emission Standard	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

⊞ Dimensions & Capacity 3 ▲

Length Width Height	5165 mm × 2156 mm × 1518 mm	4953 mm × 2140 mm × 1773 mm
Wheelbase	3105 mm	2984 mm
Seating Capacity	5	7

⊞ Suspension & Brakes 13 ▲

Front Suspension	—	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	—	Air suspension
Steering	Power	Electric
Additional Steering Features	Tilt & telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	—	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	—
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	—	No
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	—	Yes

⊞ Exterior 7 ▲

Spoiler	—	Yes
Roof Rails	—	Yes
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	—	Yes

⊞ Safety & Security 7 ▲

ADAS	—	Automatic Emergency Braking, Oncoming Lane Mitigation, Speed Assist System, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Blind Spot Monitor, Autonomous Parking
Airbags	8	7
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	—	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	—	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

⊞ Comfort & Interior 16 ▲

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes (with Rear Vents)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	—	Yes
Parking Assist	—	360° Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Yes	—
Driver Rear View Monitor (DRVM)	With Guidedlines	—
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Drive Modes	—	1
Charging Ports	—	Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	—	Yes
Split Rear Seat	—	40:20:40 Split
Rain-sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Rear Defogger	—	Yes

⊞ Tech & Features 6 ▲

Infotainment Screen	Yes	Yes
Audio System	Front & Rear	19 Front & Rear
USB Compatibility	Yes	: 1
Bluetooth Compatibility	Yes	Yes
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Wireless Charger	—	Yes

Colours

🎨 Colours ▲

Available Colours

Carbon Black

Mineral White

Phytonic Blue

Sparkling Copper Grey Metallic

Mulberry Red

Onyx Black

Crystal White

Vapour Grey

Denim Blue

Bright Dusk

BMW 5 Series comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	BMW 5 Series Rs. 74.80 Lakh Ex-Showroom	BMW i4 Rs. 72.50 Lakh - 77.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	BMW 3 Series Rs. 72.85 Lakh - 75.40 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	BMW i5 LWB Rs. 79.60 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz E-Class Rs. 80.00 Lakh - 93.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz C-Class Rs. 59.90 Lakh - 65.60 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Automatic	1	8	Single Speed Automatic	9 / Automatic	9 / Automatic
Engine	1998 cc	-	2998 cc	-	1999 cc - 1993 cc	1496 cc - 1993 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric	Petrol	Electric	Petrol / Diesel	Petrol / Diesel
Max Power	255 bhp	335.25 bhp	374 bhp - 368.78 bhp	268 bhp	201 bhp - 194 bhp	201.15 bhp - 197.13 bhp
Mileage	15.7 kmpl	-	13.02 kmpl	-	12 - 15 kmpl	15 - 23 kmpl
Boot Space	520 Litres	470 Litres	480 Litres	-	-	455 Litres
Airbags	8	8	6	8	8	7

Volvo XC90 comparison with similar cars

FEATURE / SPEC	Volvo XC90 Rs. 97.80 Lakh Ex-Showroom	Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC 43 Rs. 99.85 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLE Rs. 100.00 Lakh - 116.50 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare	Mercedes-Benz GLC Rs. 77.00 Lakh Ex-Showroom Compare
Transmission	Automatic	9	9	9
Engine	1969 cc	1991 cc	1993 cc - 1950 cc	1993 cc - 1999 cc
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Diesel / Petrol	Diesel / Petrol
Max Power	247 bhp	416 bhp	265.52 bhp - 375.48 bhp	194.44 bhp - 254.79 bhp
Mileage	12.35 kmpl	10 kmpl	11.17 - 16 kmpl	12.7 - 18 kmpl
Boot Space	680 Litres	545 Litres	630 Litres	620 Litres
Airbags	7	6	9	7