The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S90 T5 Automatic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 50,500

€ 39,400

€ 50,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 T5 is 4.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 520d.
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 520d
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 T5
BMW 520d
3984 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
11.72 %

General
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 520d
P
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 520d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
B4204T23
Engine Code
M47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S90 T5
251 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S90 T5
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 520d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
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15.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
Volvo S90 T5
15.87 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo S90 T5
36 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 520d
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
526 mi
Range
630 mi
Volvo S90 T5
526 mi
630 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
141.9 kWh
Volvo S90 T5
123.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data