The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S90 B5 Diesel AWD Automatic (20 - ..)
€ 44,900
€ 57,800
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800
ⓘ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 525i is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Volvo S90 B5 Diesel.
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
57.8
72.7
80.2
56.8
74
79.5
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56.8 in
113.7
190.6
115.8
195.4
190.6 in
Length
195.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4030 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb
Weight Difference:
492 lb
12.21 %
General
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
E60
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
232 hp
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Performance
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
153 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.37 lb/hp
BMW 525i
16.46 lb/hp
17.37 lb/hp
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 525i
31 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
690 mi
BMW 525i
565 mi
690 mi
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
111 kWh
BMW 525i
145.8 kWh
111 kWh
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 B5 Diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
