The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. Volvo S90 D3 Automatic (16 - 19)
€ 66,800
€ 41,700
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 540d is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Volvo S90 D3.
BMW 540d
Volvo S90 D3
58.2
73.5
83.7
56.8
74
79.5
73.5 in
Width
74 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.2 in
Height
56.8 in
117.1
194.3
115.8
195.4
194.3 in
Length
195.4 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 540d
Volvo S90 D3
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3966 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.69 %
General
BMW 540d
Volvo S90 D3
G30
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540d
Volvo S90 D3
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
B57-D30
Engine Code
D4204T9
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 540d
316 hp
148 hp
Volvo S90 D3
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 540d
502 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 D3
Performance
BMW 540d
Volvo S90 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 D3
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
BMW 540d
12.77 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540d
Volvo S90 D3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 540d
42 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo S90 D3
35 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
733 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 540d
733 mi
777 mi
Volvo S90 D3
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 540d
115.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo S90 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540d
Volvo S90 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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