The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S90 T5 Automatic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 50,500
€ 45,700
€ 50,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 T5 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 520i.
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 520i
56.8
74
79.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
74 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.8 in
Height
57.6 in
115.8
195.4
116.9
193.2
195.4 in
Length
193.2 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 520i
3984 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
6.48 %
General
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 520i
P
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 520i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
B4204T23
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo S90 T5
251 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo S90 T5
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i
Performance
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 520i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520i
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15.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
Volvo S90 T5
15.87 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 520i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo S90 T5
36 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 520i
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
526 mi
Range
702 mi
Volvo S90 T5
526 mi
702 mi
BMW 520i
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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo S90 T5
123.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data










