The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Volvo S90 D5 AWD Automatic (16 - 20)
€ 48,000
€ 55,000
€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 D5
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 D5
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4224 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
5.8 %
General
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 D5
F10
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
D4204T23

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d
187 hp
232 hp
Volvo S90 D5
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 D5
Performance
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 D5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 D5
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 520d
21.28 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 D5
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 520d
52 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo S90 D5
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
967 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 520d
967 mi
777 mi
Volvo S90 D5
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 520d
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Volvo S90 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d
Volvo S90 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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