2019 BMW 5-Series vs 2020 Volvo S90

2019 BMW 5-Series

2020 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	$50,160	$53,400
5 Series 530e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$52,300	$55,700
5 Series 530i Sedan	24	34	$50,160	$53,400
5 Series 530i xDrive Sedan	23	33	$52,300	$55,700
5 Series 540d xDrive Sedan	26	36	$58,860	$62,750
5 Series 540i Sedan	21	29	$55,325	$58,950
5 Series 540i xDrive Sedan	21	29	$57,465	$61,250
5 Series M550i xDrive Sedan	18	25	$69,740	$74,450
M5 Competition Sedan	15	21	$102,800	$110,000
M5 Sedan	15	21	$96,010	$102,700

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T6 AWD Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S90 T6 AWD Inscription	21	31	$50,431	$53,650
S90 T6 AWD Momentum	21	31	$47,517	$50,550
S90 T6 AWD R-Design	21	31	$50,431	$53,650
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$59,408	$63,200
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design	N/A	N/A	$59,408	$63,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$50,160

$50,431

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$53,400

$53,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$890 / month

$894 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 BMW M5 sedan is a high-performance luxury car without compromise and few rivals.

The 2020 Volvo S90 is a mid-size luxury sedan that's an antidote for buyers wary of the German same-ness.

TCC Likes

Outstanding performance
Big enough for four adults
Sharper looking this time around

Gorgeous exterior...
...and beautiful interior
Good standard features

TCC Dislikes

Incredibly high price
Doesn’t look good in some darker tones
Dizzying array of programmable settings

Powertrains aren’t refined
Small-ish trunk
Expensive in top trims

Fuel Economy

City

0 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

0 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.7

57.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.8

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

40.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

42.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

55.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.8

37.8

Front Hip Room (in)

56.4

Second Hip Room (in)

54.9

Exterior Dimensions

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

Track Width, Front (in)

63.1

63.7

Length, Overall (in)

194.6

200.1

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.5

15.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.1

15.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.5

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P255/40VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/45HR18

P255/40VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4266

4819

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

248 @ 4000

316 @ 5700

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Turbo/Supercharger Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310

295 @ 2200

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.95

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.03

Trans Order Code

2TE

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.81

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

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

3.20

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW 5 Series

Volvo S90

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Emissions

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

7.1

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