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BMW i5 vs Volvo ES90
Selected trimeDrive40 M SportChange trim357 mi · 83.9 kWh · £67,795
Selected trimSingle Motor Extended RangeChange trim409 mi · 92 kWh · £67,560
At a glance
In this comparison, BMW i5 leads on family practicality and running costs, while the Volvo ES90 leads on charging speed.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BMW i5 if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
Choose the Volvo ES90 if...
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The BMW i5 edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
Value
BMW
5.6
Volvo
5.2
Too close to call
Motorway Range
BMW
5.4
Volvo
5.7
Too close to call
FamilyBMW
BMW
7.6
Volvo
3.5
ChargingVolvo
BMW
5.2
Volvo
7.4
Cost Per MileBMW
BMW
6.4
Volvo
4.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Volvo ES90
Single Motor Extended Range
- 52 miles more WLTP range
- 145 kW faster rapid charging
- 8 min quicker 10-80% rapid charge
- 0.3 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £67,795 | £67,560 (better) |
| Official range | 357 miles | 409 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 490 L (better) | 424 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 22 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 6 sec (better) | 6.6 sec |
Size Comparison
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BMW i5
Volvo ES90
Length
BMW i55,060mm
Volvo ES905,000mm-60mm
Width
BMW i51,900mm-42mm
Volvo ES901,942mm
Height
BMW i51,515mm-34mm
Volvo ES901,549mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,060 mm | 5,000 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,900 mm (better) | 1,942 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,120 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,549 mm |
| Turning circle | 12.3 m | 12 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 500 mm spare (better) | 458 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 899 mm |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 490 L (better) | 424 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1427 L |
| Frunk | Not available | 27 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | Not available | 1,600 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BMW i5
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Volvo ES90
- At 5,000 mm, longer than 80% of saloon EVs we track.
- 3,102 mm wheelbase, longer than 90% of saloon EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport |  Volvo ES90 Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5.06m | 5.00m-60mm |
| Width | 1.90m | 1.94m+42mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.12m |
| Height | 1.51m | 1.55m+34mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.00m | 3.10m+107mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 490L (better) | 424L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1427L |
| Frunk | Not available | 27L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 899mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 12.3m | 12m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,195kg (better) | 2,410kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 1,600kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 83.9kWh | 92kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 357 mi | 409 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 205kW | 350kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £67,795 | £67,560 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | Saloon |
| Available | 2023+ | 2026+ |
* Volvo ES90: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 357 miles | 409 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 297 miles (better) | 286 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 22 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 205 kW | 350 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 22 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | Not available | 158 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 81.2 kWh | 92 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6 sec (better) | 6.6 sec |
| Power | 250 kW (better) | 245 kW |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 480 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
BMW i5
eDrive40 M Sport
Volvo ES90
Single Motor Extended Range
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BMW i5
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport
Tested 2023
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users86%
Safety Assist78%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Volvo ES90 Single Motor Extended Range
Volvo ES90 Single Motor Extended Range
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BMW i5eDrive40 M Sport | Volvo ES90Single Motor Extended Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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BMW i5
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Volvo ES90
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BMW i5 or the Volvo ES90?
The Volvo ES90 is £235 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the two land within £155 of each other - effectively the same to own. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BMW i5 and Volvo ES90 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 297 miles for the BMW i5 and 286 miles for the Volvo ES90 - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 30 minutes in the BMW i5 and 22 in the Volvo ES90, so the Volvo ES90 loses less time at each stop.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BMW i5 or the Volvo ES90?
The BMW i5 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 42 mm narrower than the Volvo ES90. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 500 mm of total clearance for the BMW i5 and about 458 mm of total clearance for the Volvo ES90. The Volvo ES90 also turns in a 0.3 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BMW i5 or the Volvo ES90?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the BMW i5 and 84% for the Volvo ES90. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .