The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (11 - 13) vs. Volvo S90 D3 (16 - 19)
€ 40,200

€ 39,400

€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 520i is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo S90 D3.
BMW 520i
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
192.9
115.8
195.4
192.9 in
Length
195.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 D3
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.64 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
D4204T9

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
148 hp
Volvo S90 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 D3
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 D3
141 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S90 D3
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20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.36 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.34 lb/hp
26.36 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 520i
35 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo S90 D3
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
639 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 520i
639 mi
777 mi
Volvo S90 D3
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 520i
128.7 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo S90 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data