The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S90 D3 Automatic (16 - 19)
€ 45,500

€ 41,700

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520d is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo S90 D3.
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 D3
57.6
73.2
82.4
56.8
74
79.5
73.2 in
Width
74 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.6 in
Height
56.8 in
116.9
193.2
115.8
195.4
193.2 in
Length
195.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 D3
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3966 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.22 %

General
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 D3
F10
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D4204T9

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
148 hp
Volvo S90 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 D3
Performance
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 D3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 D3
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20.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
BMW 520d
20.1 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 D3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 520d
57 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo S90 D3
48 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1061 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 520d
1061 mi
777 mi
Volvo S90 D3
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 520d
84.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo S90 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data