Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW 5 Series G60 vs Volvo ES90 V551: size comparison
- Length 5 Series G60 60 mm2 in longer
- Width ES90 V551 42 mm2 in wider
- Height ES90 V551 32 mm1 in taller
- Boot 5 Series G60 78 L2.8 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:23 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The 5 Series G60 is 60 mm2 in longer, 42 mm2 in narrower and 32 mm1 in lower than the ES90 V551. Its wheelbase is 107 mm4 in shorter.
| Dimension | 5 Series G60 | ES90 V551 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,060 mm16 ft 7 in16 ft 7 in5,060 mm | 5,000 mm16 ft 5 in16 ft 5 in5,000 mm | +60 mm+2 in +1.2% |
| Width | 1,900 mm6 ft 3 in6 ft 3 in1,900 mm | 1,942 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,942 mm | −42 mm−2 in −2.2% |
| Height | 1,515 mm5 ft 0 in5 ft 0 in1,515 mm | 1,547 mm5 ft 1 in5 ft 1 in1,547 mm | −32 mm−1 in −2.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm9 ft 10 in9 ft 10 in2,995 mm | 3,102 mm10 ft 2 in10 ft 2 in3,102 mm | −107 mm−4 in −3.4% |
| Footprint | 9.61 m²103.5 sq ft103.5 sq ft9.61 m² | 9.71 m²104.5 sq ft104.5 sq ft9.71 m² | −0.10 m²−1.0 sq ft −1.0% |
| Boot | 520 L18.4 cu ft18.4 cu ft520 L | 442 L15.6 cu ft15.6 cu ft442 L | +78 L+2.8 cu ft +17.6% |
| Kerb weight | 1,800–2,080 kg3,968–4,586 lb3,968–4,586 lb1,800–2,080 kg | 2,410–2,610 kg5,313–5,754 lb5,313–5,754 lb2,410–2,610 kg | −610 kg−1,345 lb −25.3% |
| Price new (EUR) | from about €59,000 (2023) | Not in our catalog yet | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions. New prices are list prices in EUR entered by our editors, with the year.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
5 Series G60
- Single garage
- Tight 440 mm1 ft 5 in to spare in length, 550 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Does not fit 60 mm2 in too long
ES90 V551
- Single garage
- Tight 500 mm1 ft 8 in to spare in length, 529 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 0 mm0.0 in to spare in length, 279 mm11 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW 5 Series G60 or the Volvo ES90 V551?
The Volvo ES90 V551 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 5 Series G60 is 60 mm longer, 42 mm narrower and 32 mm lower than the ES90 V551. Its wheelbase is 107 mm shorter.
Will the BMW 5 Series G60 and the Volvo ES90 V551 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW 5 Series G60 fits, but it is tight to get out (440 mm to spare in length, 550 mm each side). The Volvo ES90 V551 fits, but it is tight to get out (500 mm to spare in length, 529 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The BMW 5 Series G60: 520 L against 442 L in the Volvo ES90 V551 (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.