Car comparison

Volvo S90 2.0 D4vsBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo S90

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2018-2020
VS

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volvo S90 2.0 D4

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    123 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,170 km
    727 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoS902.0 D4BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,866kg4,114lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight-
2,170kg4,784lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
81.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
60.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
25.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
102hp/t76kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,170km727mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,963mm195in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,879mm74in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,443mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,941mm116in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,587mm62in
Ground clearance
152mm6in
135mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
40L
CO2 emissions
123g/km
125g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo S90 2.0 D4BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320dPowerTorque
  • Volvo S90 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoS902.0 D44,250 rpm-5,000 rpm
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoS902.0 D4BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
25.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D4
1,866 kg
4,114 lb
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D4
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D48.2 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and Volvo S90 2.0 D4: 1.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D4
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D4
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoS902.0 D4
1,170 km
727 mi
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoS902.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
8.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
233 km/h
145 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoS902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoS902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoS902.0 D4
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 s
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoS902.0 D4
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoS902.0 D4BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,866 kg
4,114 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,963 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,170 km
727 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
123 g/km
125 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
102 hp/t
76 kW/t
9.8 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo S90 2.0 D4BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.52 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal720 L190 US gal158 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,260 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo S90 2.0 D4

  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 337 km (209 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Is 326 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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