The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Volvo S90 B6 AWD Automatic (20 - ..)
€ 45,700
€ 62,800
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 520i is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo S90 B6.
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 B6
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 520i
Volvo S90 B6
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.66 %
General
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 B6
F10
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 B6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
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
296 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 520i
181 hp
296 hp
Volvo S90 B6
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
BMW 520i
199 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 B6
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 B6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 B6
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20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
BMW 520i
20.59 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo S90 B6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 B6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 520i
38 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo S90 B6
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
702 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 520i
702 mi
565 mi
Volvo S90 B6
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
125 kWh
BMW 520i
117.5 kWh
125 kWh
Volvo S90 B6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 B6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data














