The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. Volvo S90 T4 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 47,200
€ 43,500
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520d is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo S90 T4.
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 T4
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 T4
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %
General
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 T4
F10
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B4204T31

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520d
181 hp
187 hp
Volvo S90 T4
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520d
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 T4
Performance
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 T4
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 T4
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21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.98 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
Volvo S90 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 T4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 520d
48 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S90 T4
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
888 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 520d
888 mi
510 mi
Volvo S90 T4
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
127 kWh
BMW 520d
100.7 kWh
127 kWh
Volvo S90 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 T4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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