The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo S90 B5 Diesel AWD Automatic (20 - ..)
€ 42,400
€ 57,800
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800
ⓘ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 B5 Diesel.
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
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 B5 Diesel
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4030 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
7.82 %
General
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
F10
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
232 hp
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
140 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
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20.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.37 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.52 lb/hp
17.37 lb/hp
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 520i
37 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
680 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 520i
680 mi
690 mi
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
111 kWh
BMW 520i
121.2 kWh
111 kWh
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
