The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V90 T5 Automatic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 53,500

€ 51,300

€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo V90 T5 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo V90 T5
BMW 520i Touring
58.1
74
79.5
59
73.5
83.7
74 in
Width
73.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.1 in
Height
59 in
115.8
194.3
117.1
194.6
194.3 in
Length
194.6 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V90 T5
BMW 520i Touring
4039 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5181 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
5.3 %

General
Volvo V90 T5
BMW 520i Touring
P
Generation
G31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 V90 T5
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
B4204T23
Engine Code
B48-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 V90 T5
251 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V90 T5
258 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Volvo V90 T5
BMW 520i Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V90 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring
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16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.13 lb/hp
Volvo V90 T5
16.09 lb/hp
21.13 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V90 T5
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V90 T5
35 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
26 mpg
city
33 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
503 mi
Range
704 mi
Volvo V90 T5
503 mi
704 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V90 T5
128.7 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V90 T5
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft











43.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft