2019 V90 vs. 2019 BMW 5-Series

The 2019 Volvo V90 is a premium car that is immersed in both tech and style. Unlike a full-sized SUV, the V90 is more like a roomy wagon offering enough space but without the boxy appearance. It is a great all-around car for anyone, even for a small family, with the brand's taste for innovative tech and safety features.

Another midsize luxury vehicle that aims to impress is the 2019 BMW 5-Series. Let us see if the 5-Series can go head to head against the luxury refinements of the V90.

Design & Style

The exterior of the V90 shares similar characteristics with the S90 sedan and the XC90 SUV. Even the materials quality is the same but there are details that were made more unique to this particular model. What truly looks exceptional is its cabin with its unique design. The elegant-looking cabin looks and feels comfortable with the premium materials for the cushion and surfaces. 

The exterior of the 5-Serious is boring, to say the least. It helps that the designers took a lot of effort to make the cabin attractive in order for the people not to get too disappointed with the uninspired styling outside.

Technology & Safety

Volvo is world-renowned for having only the best infotainment for their vehicles. This is why you can expect a lot from the V90 and never feel upset. Its touchscreen display is highly intuitive and this is useful in minimizing distractions while driving. Both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are available for a seamless connection with a smartphone. Everything is generally quick and responsive even with the standard driver aids that it comes with.

BMW gave the 5-Series an innovative audio and navigation system to go with the pretty interior. They were so aggressive that some of the features seem to be there only for a show since they look fancy but are really useless or redundant.

Performance

Aside from being equipped with modern technology, the V90 also comes with impressive powertrains. The choices start at a 250 hp 4-cylinder engine but higher trims can go as much as 316 hp and up to 295 lb-ft of torque.

The 5-Series also comes in a lot of trims and the base trim can deliver up to 248 hp and the highest trim at 456 hp with a V8 engine.  

The Bottom Line

There are many things to love about the 2019 BMW 5-Series but there are also plenty of reasons why it is not such a huge hit. This is maybe due to the fact that because the company tried to impress the audience too much with a nice interior and modern technology, they forgot to check other important factors like making it look prettier outside. The 2019 V90, on the other hand, has perfected everything from the design down to its superb performance.

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