The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine AWD Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 39,900

€ 108,500

€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 518d is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine.
BMW 518d
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.1
74
79.5
73.2 in
Width
74 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.1 in
116.9
193.2
120.5
200.1
193.2 in
Length
200.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
120.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 518d
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4791 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
1065 lb
22.23 %

General
BMW 518d
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
F10
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 518d
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B4204T34

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
387 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 518d
141 hp
387 hp
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
472 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 518d
266 lb‑ft
472 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Performance
BMW 518d
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
BMW 518d
26.43 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 518d
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
102 mpg
BMW 518d
52 mpg
102 mpg
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
44 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
967 mi
Range
1621 mi
BMW 518d
967 mi
1621 mi
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
43.6 kWh
BMW 518d
92.5 kWh
43.6 kWh
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 518d
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data