Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320dvsVolvo S90 2.0 T4

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

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Volvo S90

2.0 T4

190 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320dVolvoS902.0 T4
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,831kg4,037lb
Gross weight
2,170kg4,784lb
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Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.9s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
25.1s
Calculated
35.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,963mm195in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,587mm62in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
152mm6in
Trunk volume
480L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
55L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
155g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320dVolvo S90 2.0 T4PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S90 2.0 T4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoS902.0 T45,000 rpm1,700-4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320dVolvoS902.0 T4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.1 s
35.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW
VolvoS902.0 T4
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoS902.0 T4
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
VolvoS902.0 T4
1,831 kg
4,037 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
233 km/h
145 mph
VolvoS902.0 T4
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d6.9 s
VolvoS902.0 T48.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and Volvo S90 2.0 T4: 1.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
VolvoS902.0 T4
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d and Volvo S90 2.0 T4: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolvoS902.0 T4
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
833 km
518 mi
VolvoS902.0 T4
821 km
510 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
190 hp
142 kW
6.9 s
233 km/h
145 mph
VolvoS902.0 T4
190 hp
142 kW
8.7 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
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
VolvoS902.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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

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
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
VolvoS902.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
BMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320d
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolvoS902.0 T4
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.7 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
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
VolvoS902.0 T4
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Sedan (G20)320dVolvoS902.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,831 kg
4,037 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
833 km
518 mi
821 km
510 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
155 g/km
Trunk score
480 L
17.0 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.6 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
VehicleBMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320dVolvo S90 2.0 T4
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Sedan (G20) 320d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 291 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (8 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 30 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volvo S90 2.0 T4

  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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