The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S90 D3 Automatic (16 - 19) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 41,700
€ 66,800
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo S90 D3 is 1.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the BMW 540d.
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 540d
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 540d
3966 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
1.69 %
General
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 540d
P
Generation
G30
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 540d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B57
D4204T9
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo S90 D3
148 hp
316 hp
BMW 540d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S90 D3
236 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW 540d
Performance
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 540d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 540d
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D3
26.8 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 540d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo S90 D3
53 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 540d
45 mpg
city
35 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
777 mi
Range
733 mi
Volvo S90 D3
777 mi
733 mi
BMW 540d
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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo S90 D3
90.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 540d
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S90 D3
BMW 540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
972 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
