The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo S90 D4 AWD Automatic (16 - 18)
€ 50,900
€ 46,300
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525d is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo S90 D4.
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 D4
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
192.9
115.8
195.4
192.9 in
Length
195.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 D4
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4160 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
4.88 %
General
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 D4
F10
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
D4204T14

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
187 hp
Volvo S90 D4
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 D4
Performance
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 D4
145 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 D4
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.25 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.4 lb/hp
22.25 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 D4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo S90 D4
39 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
853 mi
Range
793 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
793 mi
Volvo S90 D4
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
Volvo S90 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 D4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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