The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance Automatic (18 - 19) vs. BMW 520d (10 - 13)
€ 51,700

€ 41,100

€ 51,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520d
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
192.9
195.4 in
Length
192.9 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520d
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.13 %

General
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520d
P
Generation
F10
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
B4204T26
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d
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16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
16.09 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
36 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 520d
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
906 mi
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
518 mi
906 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
125 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data