The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S90 D3 Automatic (16 - 19) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 41,700

€ 45,100

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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 Volvo S90 D3 is 4.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 525d.
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 525d
56.8
74
79.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
74 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.8 in
115.8
195.4
113.7
190.6
195.4 in
Length
190.6 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 525d
3966 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.16 %

General
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 525d
P
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 525d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
D4204T9
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S90 D3
148 hp
194 hp
BMW 525d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo S90 D3
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 525d
Performance
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 525d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 525d
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D3
26.8 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 525d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo S90 D3
53 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 525d
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
669 mi
Volvo S90 D3
777 mi
669 mi
BMW 525d
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).
133.7 kWh
Volvo S90 D3
90.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 525d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
972 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data