The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S90 D3 Automatic (16 - 19) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 41,700
€ 48,900
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 520i
56.8
74
79.5
58.2
73.5
83.7
74 in
Width
73.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
56.8 in
Height
58.2 in
115.8
195.4
117.1
194.3
195.4 in
Length
194.3 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 520i
3966 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
428 lb
10.79 %
General
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 520i
P
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 520i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
D4204T9
Engine Code
B48-B20
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 5000 rpm
Volvo S90 D3
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo S90 D3
236 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 520i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D3
26.8 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo S90 D3
53 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520i
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
777 mi
Range
782 mi
Volvo S90 D3
777 mi
782 mi
BMW 520i
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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo S90 D3
90.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
972 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
