2025 BMW 4 Series vs 2025 Volvo S90

$51,150 · Coupe

$58,300 · Sedan

Comparison Overview

The 2025 BMW 4 Series ignites the pavement with its pure, rear-wheel-drive sporting DNA, boasting 255 horsepower and an impressive 31 MPG combined economy, making it the lean, mean, driving machine. Conversely, the 2025 Volvo S90 offers a sophisticated sanctuary, providing a robust 295 horsepower and the sure-footed confidence of All-Wheel Drive, albeit returning a lower 26 MPG combined. The financial reality sees the BMW starting at $51,150 versus the Volvo’s $58,300, a significant $7,150 gulf. While the S90 leads on raw power output by 40 hp, the 4 Series counters with a superior 36 MPG highway rating compared to the S90's 31 MPG highway. This comparison pits German sporty precision against Swedish luxurious space, making the choice depend heavily on whether your priority is dynamic engagement or serene, composed travel.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 BMW 4 Series

The 4 Series is the superior commuter due to its significantly better fuel economy, achieving 31 MPG combined versus the S90's 26 MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Volvo S90

The S90 is the winner for families because its sedan body style and greater overall length (200.4 inches) suggest superior passenger space compared to the 2-door 4 Series coupe.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 BMW 4 Series

The 4 Series appeals more to driving enthusiasts with its lower stance, rear-wheel-drive focus, and more agile dimensions (187.9 inches long).

💰 Best Value

2025 BMW 4 Series

The 4 Series offers significantly better value starting $7,150 lower than the S90 while still providing strong efficiency and respectable performance.

Choose the BMW 4 Series if...

You prioritize cost savings, as the $51,150 MSRP is $7,150 less than the Volvo.
Your daily driving demands maximum efficiency, as evidenced by the 31 MPG combined rating.
You prefer the engaged feel of a dedicated rear-wheel-drive coupe setup.

Choose the Volvo S90 if...

You require the secure traction and stability of an All-Wheel Drive system.
You need the extra room offered by the sedan body style and its 200.4-inch length.
You desire higher peak output, as the S90 produces 40 more horsepower (295 hp vs. 255 hp).

Key Dimensions

Dimension	BMW 4 Series	Volvo S90
Length	187.9"	200.4"
Width	72.9"	74.0"
Height	54.6"	57.2"
Wheelbase	112.2"	120.5"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	BMW	Volvo
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Brake Drying	✓	—
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	—
Brake Preparation System	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	—
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	2	3
Rear Integrated Headrests	✓	—
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	—	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	—	✓
Rear Solid Disc Brakes	—	✓
Adaptive Headlights	—	✓
Cornering Lights	—	✓
Headlight Washers	—	✓
Front Fog Lights	—	✓
Front Fixed Headrests	—	✓
Rear Folding Headrests	—	✓
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	—	✓

Engine

Feature	BMW	Volvo
Base Engine Displacement	2.0 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	inline 4	inline 4
Base Engine Type	mild hybrid	mild hybrid
Horsepower	255 hp @ 4700 rpm	295 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque	295 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm	310 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
Number of Valves	16	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	BMW	Volvo
Transmission Type	8-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	rear wheel drive	all wheel drive

Fuel

Feature	BMW	Volvo
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	28/36 MPG	23/31 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	31 MPG	26 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	434.0/558.0 mi.	365.7/492.9 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 gal.	15.9 gal.

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	BMW	Volvo
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	—
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	—
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	—
Wireless Charging Pad	✓	—
Cruise Control	✓	—
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	—
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	—
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Rear Parking Sensors with Side Sensing	—	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	—	✓
Rear Door Pockets	—	✓
Simulated Alloy Trim on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Four Zone Climate Control	—	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control	—	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	BMW	Volvo
Infotainment Display	14.9 in	9.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Stereo Power	205W	220W
Speaker System	10	10
Subwoofer Count	2	—
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Satellite Radio	✓	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	12 months	3 months
Android Auto (Wired)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	—	✓

Power Feature

Feature	BMW	Volvo
One-Touch Power Windows	2	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	1st Row Power Glass
Remote Keyless Entry	✓	—
Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror	✓	—
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓
Keyless Entry	—	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	—	✓

Frontseats

Feature	BMW	Volvo
Front Head Room	38.0 in.	37.8 in.
Front Leg Room	41.8 in.	42.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room	55.1 in.	57.5 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Sport	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	8-way
Driver Seat Manual Adjustments	2-way	—
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	✓	—
Driver Seat Memory Settings	2	2
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	10-way	8-way
Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments	2-way	—
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	✓	—
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Front Hip Room	—	56.4 in.
Seat Material: Leather	—	✓
Front Seat Type: Bucket	—	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	—	Power

Rearseats

Feature	BMW	Volvo
Rear Head Room	35.2 in.	37.8 in.
Rear Leg Room	34.5 in.	40.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	51.0 in.	55.4 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Folding Center Armrest	✓	—
Rear Hip Room	—	54.9 in.
Folding Rear Seat Feature	—	✓
Pass-Thru Center Armrest	—	✓
Heated Rear Seats (Multi-Level)	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	BMW	Volvo
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	Painted Alloy
Wheel Size	18 x 7.5 in	19 x 8.5 in
Tire Size	225/45R18	255/40R19
Run Flat Tires	✓	—
Tire Type	—	All Season
Spare Tire Type	—	Temporary
Spare Tire Location	—	Inside Mounted

Suspension

Feature	BMW	Volvo
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	✓	✓
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓

Warranty

Feature	BMW	Volvo
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	8 yr./ 100000 mi.	—
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	12 yr./ unlimited mi.	12 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	3 yr./ 36000 mi.	3 yr./ 30000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 BMW 4 Series and 2025 Volvo S90.

How does the cargo space differ between the 2025 BMW 4 Series and the 2025 Volvo S90?

The BMW 4 Series coupe offers 15.5 cubic feet of cargo space, which is slightly more than the Volvo S90 sedan's 13.5 cubic feet. Despite being a coupe, the 4 Series provides a slight advantage in raw trunk volume.

Is premium fuel required for both the 4 Series and the S90?

The 2025 BMW 4 Series explicitly requires premium unleaded fuel for its 255 hp engine. In contrast, the 2025 Volvo S90 recommends premium unleaded for its higher-output 295 hp powertrain, suggesting standard fuel may be permissible but not optimal.

Which vehicle has the advantage in overall size and physical footprint?

The Volvo S90 is the significantly larger vehicle; it measures 200.4 inches in length and 57.2 inches in height. The BMW 4 Series is much more compact at 187.9 inches long and 54.6 inches high.

What is the main performance trade-off when comparing these two models?

The S90 offers more peak horsepower (295 hp vs. 255 hp) and better low-end torque (310 lb-ft vs. 295 lb-ft), but the 4 Series compensates with superior fuel economy (31 MPG combined).

Which car is better for drivers concerned about adverse weather conditions?

The 2025 Volvo S90 is better equipped for adverse weather due to its standard All-Wheel Drive system, whereas the 2025 BMW 4 Series utilizes a standard Rear Wheel Drive setup.

How significant is the initial price difference between the coupe and the sedan?

There is a substantial $7,150 difference in the starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, with the BMW 4 Series beginning at $51,150 and the Volvo S90 starting at $58,300.