The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo S90 D5 AWD Automatic (16 - 20)
€ 49,700

€ 55,000

€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 525d is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo S90 D5.
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 D5
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 525d
Volvo S90 D5
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4224 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
410 lb
9.71 %

General
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 D5
F10
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D4204T23

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
232 hp
Volvo S90 D5
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 D5
Performance
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 D5
151 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 D5
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 525d
17.74 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 D5
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 525d
50 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo S90 D5
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
925 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 525d
925 mi
777 mi
Volvo S90 D5
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 525d
96.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Volvo S90 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 D5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data