The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S90 D3 Automatic (16 - 19) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 41,700

€ 47,200

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘ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 Volvo S90 D3 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 520d
56.8
74
79.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
74 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.8 in
Height
57.6 in
115.8
195.4
116.9
193.2
195.4 in
Length
193.2 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 520d
3966 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.33 %

General
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 520d
P
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 520d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
D4204T9
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S90 D3
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S90 D3
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 520d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D3
26.8 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo S90 D3
53 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 520d
45 mpg
city
41 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
888 mi
Volvo S90 D3
777 mi
888 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo S90 D3
90.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
972 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data