Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance vs BMW i4 eDrive40

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance 4.0 s Runner-up: 5.6 s
Range winner Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance 702 km Runner-up: 600 km
Power winner Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance 680 hp Runner-up: 340 hp
Cargo winner BMW i4 eDrive40 470 L Runner-up: 464 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance against the 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.0 seconds, compared with 5.6 seconds for 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40. 2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance has the higher listed output at 680 hp; 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 is rated at 340 hp, a difference of 340 hp. The torque figures follow 2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance at 870 Nm and 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 at 430 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance carries the longer listed range at 702 km, against 600 km for 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40. 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 has the lower recorded consumption at 15.4 kWh/100km; 2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance is listed at 16.7 kWh/100km. 2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 350 kW, compared with 205 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 470 litres versus 464 litres, a difference of 6 litres. 2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance is 217 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance2026 BMW i4 eDrive402026
Performance
0-100 km/h4.0 s5.6 s
Top Speed180 km/h190 km/h
Power680 hp340 hp
Torque870 Nm430 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range702 km600 km
Battery106 kWh83.9 kWh
Efficiency16.7 kWh/100km15.4 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging350 kW205 kW
Size & Capacity
Length5,000 mm4,783 mm
Ground Clearance128 mm
Cargo464 L470 L
Curb Weight2,610 kg2,055 kg
Towing2,000 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.0 m12.0 m
Starting MSRP$53,900

Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance vs BMW i4 eDrive40 questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance or the 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40?

2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.0 seconds, versus 5.6 seconds for 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance or the 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40?

2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 has the higher listed top speed at 190 km/h (118 mph), compared with 180 km/h (112 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance or the 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40?

2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance has more power at 680 hp, a 340 hp advantage over 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40.

Which has more range, the 2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance or the 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40?

2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance has the longer listed range at 702 km (436 miles), versus 600 km (373 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance or the 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40?

2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance has the larger listed battery at 106.0 kWh, compared with 83.9 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance or the 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40?

2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 has more listed cargo space at 470 litres (16.6 cu ft), versus 464 litres (16.4 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance or the 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40?

2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance is heavier at 2,610 kg (5,754 lb), while 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 is listed at 2,055 kg (4,530 lb).

Which is better, the 2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance or the 2026 BMW i4 eDrive40?

2026 Volvo ES90 Twin Motor Performance leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.