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BMW i5 vs Volvo ES90
Two saloon cars at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The BMW i5 is £1,445 cheaper than the Volvo ES90 (£67,705 against £69,150).
- The Volvo ES90 goes further: about 310 miles against 295 in typical real-world driving.
- The Volvo ES90 charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 23 minutes against 29.
- The BMW i5 is more efficient (3.6 against 3.5 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The BMW i5 has the bigger boot: 490 litres against 468.
Side by side
| BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon | Volvo ES90 Single Motor | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £67,705 | £69,150 |
| Real-world range | 295 mi | 310 mi |
| Official WLTP range | 390 mi | 411 mi |
| Cold motorway range | 215 mi | – |
| Efficiency | 3.6 mi/kWh | 3.5 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 81.2 kWh | 88 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 206 kW | up to 310 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 29 min | 23 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Boot | 490 L | 468 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,500 kg | 1,600 kg |
| Length | 5,060 mm | 5,000 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 6 s | 6.6 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | Standard |
| V2L | No | Not confirmed |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | Check | Check |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: BMW i5 eDrive40 Saloon and Volvo ES90 Single Motor. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the BMW i5 or the Volvo ES90?
The BMW i5 is £1,445 cheaper than the Volvo ES90 (£67,705 against £69,150).
Which has the longer range, the BMW i5 or the Volvo ES90?
The Volvo ES90 goes further: about 310 miles against 295 in typical real-world driving.
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