BMW 7 Series vs. Volvo S90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW 7 Series and Volvo S90 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the BMW 7 Series and the Volvo S90.
When we compare the BMW 7 Series's and the Volvo S90's specifications and ratings, the BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Volvo S90 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. Based on this comparison of the BMW 7 Series's and the Volvo S90's specifications and ratings, the BMW 7 Series is a better car than the Volvo S90.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW 7 Series's price is between $101,377 and $147,277, with the Volvo S90 priced between $58,294 and $71,035.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW 7 Series loses 63.1 percent of its value and the Volvo S90 loses 56.8 percent of its value. This means the Volvo S90 retains 6.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 7 Series.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 7 Series is 7.2 out of 10 while the Volvo S90's quality rating is 7.1 out of 10. This results in the BMW 7 Series being ranked 14 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars and the Volvo S90 being ranked 19 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW 7 Series is 7.9 out of 10. For the Volvo S90 the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the BMW 7 Series a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volvo S90.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW 7 Series’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Volvo S90 base engine makes 295 horsepower. The 7 Series is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 605 miles. The S90 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 493 miles. This gives the BMW 7 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Volvo S90. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The BMW 7 Series, a large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo S90, a midsize car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$101,377 - $147,277
Starting MSRP:
$96,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$103,524
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$72,000 - $139,000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$58,294 - $71,035
Starting MSRP:
$58,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$73,001
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$38,395 - $138,800
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$116,483
Price Range:
$92,233 - $145,815
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$117,939
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$86,308 - $151,025
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
344
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,112
# Good or Great Deals:
42
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$78,175
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
$44,925 - $144,288
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
31
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,081
# Good or Great Deals:
0
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$61,600
Depreciation %:
63.9%
Resale Value $:
$34,800
Residual Value %:
36.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Large Cars)
55.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
46.2% - 65.5%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$33,257
Depreciation %:
57%
Resale Value $:
$25,043
Residual Value %:
43%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
52.5%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
38.3% - 63.1%
BMW 7 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volvo S90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
7.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 7 Series
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
7.7
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
10.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
7.7 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo S90
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.9
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
8.5 - 14.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
2.4%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
30.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.8 - 30.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize Cars)
0.8 - 16.7
BMW 7 Series Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 24Volvo S90 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
10 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 29Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
27 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW 7 Series Trim Levels
740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive
Volvo S90 Trim Levels
B6 Plus, B6 Ultimate
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
310 foot-lbs @ 2100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 31 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
488 / 605 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 493 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
19.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
112.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4720 lbs
Width:
86.3 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
212.2 inches
Wheelbase:
126.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4296 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
56.6 inches
Length:
200.4 inches
Wheelbase:
120.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/40R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Deep Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Oxide Grey Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Bright Dusk Metallic / Platinum Grey Metallic / Vapour Grey Metallic
Red
Not available
White
Crystal White Metallic
Silver
Silver Dawn Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Atlas Grey / Black/Black Burgundy
Brown
Caramel/Atlas Grey / Cognac / Mocha / Tartufo
Gray
Taupe Grey/Night Blue
Red
Amarone
White
Smoke White
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Blonde in Blonde/Charcoal Interior
