The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S90 D5 AWD Automatic (16 - 20) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 55,000

€ 39,000

€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 D5 is 4.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 520i.
Volvo S90 D5
BMW 520i
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 D5
BMW 520i
4224 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
774 lb
18.32 %

General
Volvo S90 D5
BMW 520i
P
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S90 D5
BMW 520i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
D4204T23
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Volvo S90 D5
232 hp
168 hp
BMW 520i
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo S90 D5
354 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Volvo S90 D5
BMW 520i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D5
18.21 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S90 D5
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S90 D5
49 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520i
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
630 mi
Volvo S90 D5
777 mi
630 mi
BMW 520i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo S90 D5
98.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S90 D5
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
979 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data