The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. Volvo V90 B6 AWD Automatic (20 - ..)
€ 46,300
€ 66,600
€ 46,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,600
ⓘ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 B6.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 B6
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 B6
3979 lb
Curb Weight
4262 lb
5225 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
6.62 %
General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 B6
F11
Generation
P
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Volvo V90 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 5700 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
296 hp
Volvo V90 B6
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
199 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo V90 B6
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 B6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V90 B6
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21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.4 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.98 lb/hp
14.4 lb/hp
Volvo V90 B6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 B6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
37 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo V90 B6
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
690 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW 520i Touring
690 mi
525 mi
Volvo V90 B6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
119.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo V90 B6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 B6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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

















