The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine AWD Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 52,200

€ 108,500

€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 108,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW 525d is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine.
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.1
74
79.5
73.2 in
Width
74 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.6 in
Height
57.1 in
116.9
193.2
120.5
200.1
193.2 in
Length
200.1 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
120.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
4057 lb
Curb Weight
4791 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
734 lb
15.32 %

General
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
F10
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 L T8 Twin Engine
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B4204T34

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
387 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 525d
215 hp
387 hp
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
472 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 525d
332 lb‑ft
472 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Performance
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
BMW 525d
18.87 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
102 mpg
BMW 525d
46 mpg
102 mpg
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
41 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
853 mi
Range
1621 mi
BMW 525d
853 mi
1621 mi
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
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).
43.6 kWh
BMW 525d
104.9 kWh
43.6 kWh
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data