2018 BMW 5-Series vs 2018 Volvo S90

2018 BMW 5-Series

2018 Volvo S90

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530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5 Series 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$49,465	$52,650
5 Series 530e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$51,605	$54,950
5 Series 530i Sedan	24	34	$49,465	$52,650
5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan	23	33	$51,605	$54,950
5 Series 540d xDrive Sedan	26	36	$58,160	$62,000
5 Series 540i Sedan	21	30	$54,625	$58,200
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan	20	29	$56,765	$60,500
5 Series M550i xDrive Sedan	16	25	$69,225	$73,900
M5 Sedan	15	21	$95,920	$102,600

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T5 AWD Momentum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S90 T5 AWD Momentum	23	32	$47,282	$50,300
S90 T5 FWD Momentum	24	34	$45,214	$48,100
S90 T6 AWD Inscription	22	31	$55,084	$58,600
S90 T6 AWD Momentum	22	31	$50,854	$54,100
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$64,061	$68,150
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum	N/A	N/A	$59,831	$63,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$49,465

$47,282

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$52,650

$50,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$878 / month

$838 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 BMW 5-Series expands the sedan's already-excellent lineup to include an efficient plug-in hybrid and an uber-quick V-8.

With its graceful styling and gentle demeanor, the 2018 Volvo S90 is one of our favorite luxury sedans—at any price.

TCC Likes

Useful plug-in hybrid
State-of-the-art tech
Great powertrains

Graceful Scandinavian design
Sedate demeanor
Sublime interior

TCC Dislikes

Shockingly expensive now
Interior color combos can be busy
Pricey advanced features

Ride can be firm with 19s
Engines not the most refined
Not sporty enough for some

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

37.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

57.5

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

40.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

42.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.8

Front Hip Room (in)

56.4

Second Hip Room (in)

54.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

63.7

Length, Overall (in)

194.6

200.1

Height, Overall (in)

58.4

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.2

63.7

Wheelbase (in)

117.1

120.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.5

74.4

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.5

13.5

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.1

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.5

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P245/45VR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4266

4047

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 4000

250 @ 5500

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range (mi)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

2TE

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.25

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.95

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.81

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.03

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

BMW 5 Series

Volvo S90

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8

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