The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring (13 - 17) vs. Volvo V90 T4 Automatic (17 - 20)
€ 44,000
€ 44,900
€ 44,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520i Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo V90 T4.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 T4
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.1
74
79.5
73.2 in
Width
74 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58.1 in
116.9
193.2
115.8
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 T4
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4081 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.58 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 T4
F11
Generation
P
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
B4204T31

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
187 hp
Volvo V90 T4
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V90 T4
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 T4
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V90 T4
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21.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.74 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Volvo V90 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 T4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
35 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo V90 T4
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
649 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 520i Touring
649 mi
495 mi
Volvo V90 T4
Environmental Impact
127 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
127 kWh
130.7 kWh
Volvo V90 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.2 cu ft














