The BMW 5 Series is completing its last task in this generation, but even though it has lagged behind the family in many design aspects, it is still a hard-to-shake champion in the same segment. The company's main goal is to provide the best possible service to its customers.
Let's take a look at the BMW 5 Series 2022 Triple Revision 530Li Premium Luxury Package (hereafter the same as "BMW 5 Series") at RMB 502,900, and the Volvo S90 RECHARGE 2023 T8 4WD Long Range Smart Luxury Edition (hereafter the same as "Volvo S90") at RMB 499,900. "The Volvo S90 is the one that is worth more than the current model.
Volvo S90 appearance business, BMW 5 Series appearance sports
The BMW 5 Series is not a particularly sporty model, not so much in terms of its mechanical qualities, but rather in terms of its styling, which still emphasizes visual competence through the classic double-kidney grille, angel-eye headlights, and standard trim structure in order to maintain a luxurious exterior aura. Of course, as a luxury package version, it itself weakens some sporty decorations, which makes us see the expression of personality or through small deflectors or more metal trim pieces to achieve.
On the Volvo S90 side, its also a luxury trim version, but it has fewer sporty elements than the BMW 5 Series, but the straight waterfall grille, Thor's hammer headlights and C-shaped wrap-around taillights can still emphasize the Scandinavian personality. Compared to the more structural sink we see on the BMW 5 Series, the Volvo S90 is also a standard trim structure, but many of its edges are polished to be more rounded, or a sense of solemnity unique to Scandinavian cars, and the visuals are naturally more business-like.
In terms of size, the BMW 5 Series is more slender and sporty line change disposal, with 5106/1868/1500mm circumference data, the wheelbase reached 3105mm; while the Volvo S90 is shorter, but also has 5090/1879/1453mm circumference, and has 3061mm body wheelbase, visual look more straight and The Volvo S90 is shorter, but also has 5090/1879/1453mm circumference and 3061mm wheelbase.
Interior: Volvo S90 and BMW as a luxury electric car, the interior is upscale?
In the interior, the BMW 5 Series adopts a semi-wrap-around layout, although the center console failed to complete the hardware upgrade, but the 12.3-inch floating touch control together with the central air outlet, multi-functional console with a dual-bar layout completed the center of gravity deflection, the gearshift mechanism continues to maintain the chicken leg shape and combined with wood grain trim, but replaced with an electronic gear knob, the steering wheel is also the classic BMW three-spoke type, and the application of three materials The steering wheel is also the classic BMW three-spoke type, with a mix of three materials. In addition, the door panels, armrests and other areas of the dark leather will bring a clashing effect, and complete the stitching and perforation process disposal.
The Volvo S90 also has the same weight deflection layout, the 9.0-inch touch screen is longitudinal, the multimedia control bar below is very simple, while the gearshift mechanism uses a short electronic gear knob, and through the leather completed a single side of the soft package, a large number of applications of baking paint material to enhance the sense of class in the cockpit. Another thing you can see is that, as a luxury sedan, the Volvo S90 has a lot of soft package coveLYRIQ, and compared to the BMW, the soft padding under the leather is a little fuller, touch and vision are its strong points.
Intelligent connectivity: BMW 5 Series has more intelligent assistance than Volvo S90
On the car side, both models have an intelligent connected system that supports CarPlay cell phone connectivity, intelligent voice recognition control, remote control, and 4G+ car networking support for OTA upgrades. The difference is that the BMW 5 Series iDrive is a self-research system, and more of its entertainment functions are system pre-installed applications or through cell phone interconnection, it still supports CarLife cell phone interconnection; while the Volvo S90 side has a native Android car system developed by Google, which can complete the addition of many third-party ecological applications, including the Gaode navigation and smartphone functions are very The Volvo S90 has a native Android car system developed by Google, which can be loaded with many third-party eco-applications, including the Gaode navigation, which is very similar to the smartphone.
In terms of assistance, the BMW 5 Series is richer in specific assistance functions. In addition to standard fixed-speed cruise control, it also provides panoramic images with vehicle side warning, and there are two major functions in assisted driving, namely automatic parking and trail reversing; while the Volvo S90's City Safety places more emphasis on intelligent safety, it has more lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance and lane centering functions than the BMW 5 Series. Although the driving assistance image is not panoramic, it also comes with blind zone warning, while the implementation of L2 level adaptive cruise control makes it more practical, but there is little additional support for parking.
Other features, both models are matched with sunroof, full keyless entry, leather steering wheel, leather steering wheel with front electric heating and dual temperature independent air conditioning system. The BMW 5 Series side has luxury accessory features, including an inductive power tailgate, dual-row wireless charging pad, Harman Kardon audio and in-car ambient lighting that are not available in the competition, while its steering wheel and seats will have more shift paddles/position memory, front shoulder/leg rest and ventilation/position memory functions respectively, and the second row seats will also support electric adjustment for a higher level of comprehensive comfort.
The Volvo S90's panoramic sunroof will be more open, and the multi-layer acoustic glass will optimize the quiet and noise reduction effect inside the cabin, and the dual-temperature independent air conditioning system also incorporates air purification and negative ion generation devices.
Can the Volvo S90 replace the BMW 5 Series?
Power, BMW 5 Series is equipped with a maximum power of 185kW, maximum torque of 350N-m 2.0T four-cylinder engine, send and ZF 8AT transmission, the vehicle can complete Leapmotor hundred acceleration in 6.9 seconds and maintain a WLTC integrated fuel consumption of 7.4L/100km; while the Volvo S90 with a maximum power of 228kW, maximum torque of 400N- The Volvo S90 has a 2.0T four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 228kW and a maximum torque of 400N-m together with a rear-mounted electric motor, bringing a combined system power of 335kW and a combined system torque of 709N-m. Combined with the Aisin 8AT transmission, the vehicle can complete Leapmotor-hundred acceleration in 4.9 seconds and retains a WLTC combined fuel consumption of 1.92L/100km.
In terms of chassis, the front and rear axle combinations of both models are front double wishbone + rear multi-link independent suspension, but unfortunately both models do not provide adjustable spring dampers, the BMW 5 Series focus on sports handling, with more rigid support; while the Volvo S90 side is soft with rigid, while emphasizing the comfort of grip, the rear axle also experienced rigid reinforcement, comprehensive to do more excellent.
Written in the end
The BMW 5 Series continues to hold a comprehensive advantage in terms of sporty handling, a key advantage inherent in its class, but such appeal is being eroded by the mechanical upgrades achieved by the Volvo S90 RECHARGE through the plug-in system. At the same time, the auxiliary and safety advantages established by Volvo City Safety will also encapsulate more competitive advantages for it. Perhaps the Volvo S90 RECHARGE is still conservative in design, but in terms of its mechanical qualities, on-board technology and other core design, perhaps it should be good to use it to replace the BMW 5 Series that is all over the street?
