The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S90 D3 Automatic (16 - 19)
€ 48,900
€ 41,700
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Volvo S90 D3.
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 D3
58.2
73.5
83.7
56.8
74
79.5
73.5 in
Width
74 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.2 in
Height
56.8 in
117.1
194.3
115.8
195.4
194.3 in
Length
195.4 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 D3
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3966 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
10.79 %
General
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 D3
G30
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520i
214 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 D3
Performance
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 D3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 D3
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19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
BMW 520i
19.55 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 520i
44 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo S90 D3
34 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
782 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 520i
782 mi
777 mi
Volvo S90 D3
Environmental Impact
102.4 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
102.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo S90 D3
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i
Volvo S90 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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