The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo V90 T5 Automatic (16 - 17)
€ 51,300

€ 53,500

€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 520i Touring is just 0.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V90 T5.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 T5
59
73.5
83.7
58.1
74
79.5
73.5 in
Width
74 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
59 in
Height
58.1 in
117.1
194.6
115.8
194.3
194.6 in
Length
194.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 T5
3825 lb
Curb Weight
4039 lb
5181 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
5.3 %

General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 T5
G31
Generation
P
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
B4204T23

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
181 hp
251 hp
Volvo V90 T5
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
214 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V90 T5
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 T5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V90 T5
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21.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.09 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.13 lb/hp
16.09 lb/hp
Volvo V90 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 T5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
39 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo V90 T5
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
704 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 520i Touring
704 mi
503 mi
Volvo V90 T5
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
113.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo V90 T5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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