The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine AWD Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 47,500

€ 108,500

€ 47,500
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 525i is 9.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine.
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.1
74
79.5
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
113.7
190.6
120.5
200.1
190.6 in
Length
200.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
120.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4791 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5776 lb

Weight Difference:
999 lb
20.85 %

General
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
E60
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4204T34

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
387 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
387 hp
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
472 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
472 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Performance
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.38 lb/hp
BMW 525i
17.64 lb/hp
12.38 lb/hp
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
102 mpg
BMW 525i
28 mpg
102 mpg
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
20 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
524 mi
Range
1621 mi
BMW 525i
524 mi
1621 mi
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 525i
157.2 kWh
43.6 kWh
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 L T8 Twin Engine
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data