The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V90 D3 (16 - 20)
€ 53,900

€ 43,000

€ 53,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 525d 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 D3.
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V90 D3
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 525d Touring
Volvo V90 D3
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4041 lb
5423 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.28 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V90 D3
F11
Generation
P
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V90 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D4204T9

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
215 hp
148 hp
Volvo V90 D3
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V90 D3
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V90 D3
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V90 D3
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19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.3 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
19.43 lb/hp
27.3 lb/hp
Volvo V90 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V90 D3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
44 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V90 D3
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
805 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 525d Touring
805 mi
759 mi
Volvo V90 D3
Environmental Impact
111 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
111 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V90 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Volvo V90 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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