The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S90 B6 AWD Automatic (20 - ..)
€ 56,100
€ 62,800
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,800
ⓘ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 540i is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Volvo S90 B6.
BMW 540i
Volvo S90 B6
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 540i
Volvo S90 B6
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
10.85 %
General
BMW 540i
Volvo S90 B6
E60
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 540i
Volvo S90 B6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger and electric driven compressor
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B40
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 540i
302 hp
296 hp
Volvo S90 B6
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 lb‑ft
at 2100 rpm
BMW 540i
288 lb‑ft
310 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 B6
Performance
BMW 540i
Volvo S90 B6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 B6
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12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
BMW 540i
12.59 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo S90 B6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 540i
Volvo S90 B6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 540i
22 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo S90 B6
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
414 mi
Range
565 mi
BMW 540i
414 mi
565 mi
Volvo S90 B6
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
125 kWh
BMW 540i
198.9 kWh
125 kWh
Volvo S90 B6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 540i
Volvo S90 B6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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