2020 Volvo S90 vs. 2019 BMW 5-Series

The 2020 Volvo S90 and the 2019 BMW 5-Series are equally great looking vehicles. They both come from a reputable brand of luxury vehicles and many people expect to see the best of the best for their features. In this comparison, you will see the high levels of refinement that made these cars on top. Let us compare its different features to see which car truly deserves the attention.

Design & Style

Given that it is a luxury car, the S90 has to look elegant and refined both inside and outside. It does so exceptionally well with the Scandinavian styling that comes with a proportionate body, smooth lines, and other extra intricate details that made the exterior look exquisite. Inside the cabin is also an opulent display of Swedish craftsmanship. There are fine details that made it look and feel more luxurious and imposing.

For an indulgent car, the 5-Series seems uninspiring based on the simple exterior. The cabin is fine with all the expensive materials used but it is understandable why most people would expect more. After all, if the audience cannot be impressed by the exterior, the company should do their best make sure that the interior will excite everyone.

Technology & Safety

As one of the top infotainment systems, the Sensus on the S90 is innovative as it is attractive. The audio and navigation work seamlessly well and it help that distractions are minimized with the extra driver-centered screen. Aside from the entertaining and useful tech features, there are also advanced driver aids that work like magic to keep everyone in the car safe. The City Safety system is exceptional especially when paired with the Run-off road mitigation feature. 

It is great that BMW made an aggressive move towards giving the 5-Series its due infotainment system. The in-car tech is impressive with all of its innovative features. Instead of being useful, however, most of the cool features are just flashy. It would be better off to have basic infotainment that is refined to work seamlessly.

Performance

The S90 is fuel efficient but is truly powerful with its 2.0-liter engine. It can give up to 250 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque without any problem. Since it is a compact engine, it is more than efficient as it also enables the car to become more agile at higher speeds. Its acceleration is responsive so there will be no trouble if you want to go superfast then take it a bit slower in no time.  

The 5-Series comes in many powertrain variants with the base model having a 249 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque engine. Power delivery is smooth and the steering is nicely weighted too.

The Bottom Line

The 2019 BMW 5-Series should be an exceptional vehicle if not for its too many disappointing characteristics. It should follow the lead of the 2020 Volvo S90 which has no problem giving the people everything that they expect from a luxurious vehicle.

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