BMW i5 vs Volvo ES90
Verdict
The BMW i5 costs RM368,800 against the Volvo ES90’s RM339,888, so the RM28,912 gap buys you a little more punch: 335 hp, 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds and a 193 km/h top speed. The Volvo answers with the bigger 92.0 kWh battery, longer 651 km range, more airbags and a five-year warranty. For a Malaysian buyer doing long intercity runs, the ES90’s range and warranty matter; for the keener driver, the i5 has the better performance figures.
Pick the BMW i5 if you want the quicker rear-drive executive EV and need the larger 490-litre boot.
Pick the Volvo ES90 if you want more range, a longer warranty and a lower price.
Key differences
- Price: BMW i5 RM368,800; Volvo ES90 RM339,888
- Power: BMW i5 335 hp; Volvo ES90 329 hp
- 0-100 km/h: BMW i5 6.0 s; Volvo ES90 6.6 s
- Battery and range: BMW i5 83.9 kWh/627 km; Volvo ES90 92.0 kWh/651 km
- Boot space: BMW i5 490 L; Volvo ES90 424 L
- Warranty and airbags: BMW i5 2 years/6 airbags; Volvo ES90 5 years/9 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 368,800 | RM 339,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 335 hp✓ | 329 hp |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s✓ | 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 193 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 83.9 kWh | 92.0 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 627 km | 651 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,060 mm | 5,000 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm | 1,942 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm | 1,546 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 3,102 mm |
| Boot space | 490 L✓ | 424 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 395 | RM 395 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
i5
- Quicker 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher 193 km/h top speed
- Larger 490-litre boot
- Costs RM28,912 more
- Shorter 627 km range
- Only 2-year warranty
ES90
- Longer 651 km range
- Bigger 92.0 kWh battery
- 5-year warranty and 9 airbags
- Slower 6.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 424-litre boot
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
i5 vs ES90 FAQ
Is the BMW i5 or Volvo ES90 better?
The Volvo ES90 is the better buy on paper for range, warranty and price. The BMW i5 is better if you prioritise acceleration, top speed and boot space.
What is the price difference?
The BMW i5 costs RM28,912 more than the Volvo ES90, at RM368,800 versus RM339,888.
Which has the longer electric range?
The Volvo ES90 has the longer range at 651 km, helped by a 92.0 kWh battery. The BMW i5 is rated at 627 km from an 83.9 kWh battery.