Size comparison · drawn to scale
BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) vs Volvo V90: size comparison
- Length V90 93 mm4 in longer
- Width V90 173 mm7 in wider
- Height 5 Series Touring (E61) 16 mm0.6 in taller
- Boot V90 75 L2.6 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:22 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 Touring (E61) is 93 mm4 in shorter, 173 mm7 in narrower and 16 mm0.6 in taller than the V90. Its wheelbase is 55 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | 5 Series Touring (E61) | V90 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,843 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,843 mm | 4,936 mm16 ft 2 in16 ft 2 in4,936 mm | −93 mm−4 in −1.9% |
| Width | 1,846 mm6 ft 1 in6 ft 1 in1,846 mm | 2,019 mm6 ft 7 in6 ft 7 in2,019 mm | −173 mm−7 in −8.6% |
| Height | 1,491 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,491 mm | 1,475 mm4 ft 10 in4 ft 10 in1,475 mm | +16 mm+0.6 in +1.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,886 mm9 ft 6 in9 ft 6 in2,886 mm | 2,941 mm9 ft 8 in9 ft 8 in2,941 mm | −55 mm−2 in −1.9% |
| Footprint | 8.94 m²96.2 sq ft96.2 sq ft8.94 m² | 9.97 m²107.3 sq ft107.3 sq ft9.97 m² | −1.03 m²−11.0 sq ft −10.3% |
| Boot | 500 L17.7 cu ft17.7 cu ft500 L | 575 L20.3 cu ft20.3 cu ft575 L | −75 L−2.6 cu ft −13.0% |
| Kerb weight | 1,685 kg3,715 lb3,715 lb1,685 kg | 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.
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 Touring (E61)
- Single garage
- Tight 657 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 577 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 157 mm6 in to spare in length, 327 mm1 ft 1 in each side
V90
- Single garage
- Tight 564 mm1 ft 10 in to spare in length, 491 mm1 ft 7 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 64 mm3 in to spare in length, 241 mm9 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) or the Volvo V90?
The Volvo V90 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The 5 Series Touring (E61) is 93 mm shorter, 173 mm narrower and 16 mm taller than the V90. Its wheelbase is 55 mm shorter.
Will the BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) and the Volvo V90 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) fits, but it is tight to get out (657 mm to spare in length, 577 mm each side). The Volvo V90 fits, but it is tight to get out (564 mm to spare in length, 491 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Volvo V90: 575 L against 500 L in the BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) (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.