The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V90 D3 Automatic (16 - 20)

€ 49,700
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) BMW 520d Touring
€ 45,200
 Volvo V90 D3 Automatic (16 - 20) Volvo V90 D3
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 520d Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo V90 D3.
BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V90 D3
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
58.1
Blueprint Volvo V90 D3 Automatic (16 - 20)
74
79.5
73.2 in
Width
74 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint Volvo V90 D3 Automatic (16 - 20)
115.8
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V90 D3
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4039 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW 520d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
183 lb
4.33 %
Volvo V90 D3 Automatic (16 - 20)

General

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V90 D3
F11
Generation
P
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V90 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D4204T9
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
181 hp
148 hp
Volvo V90 D3
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Touring
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V90 D3

Performance

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V90 D3
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V90 D3

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
BMW 520d Touring
23.33 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
Volvo V90 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V90 D3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 520d Touring
45 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V90 D3
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 520d Touring
836 mi
759 mi
Volvo V90 D3
Environmental Impact
107 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 520d Touring
107 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V90 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Touring
Volvo V90 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.2 cu ft