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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dvsVolvo V90 2.0 D4

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

320d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    86 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Volvo V90 2.0 D4

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,170 km
    727 mi
  • Largest trunk
    560 L
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dVolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,640kg3,616lb
1,882kg4,149lb
Gross weight
2,255kg4,971lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.1s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
88.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
27.9s
Calculated
35.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t86kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
816km507mi
Calculated
1,170km727mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,709mm185in
4,936mm194in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,573mm62in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,567mm62in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
153mm6in
Trunk volume
500L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,526L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
55L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dVolvo V90 2.0 D4PowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV902.0 D44,250 rpm1,740-2,520 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dVolvoV902.0 D4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.9 s
35.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW
VolvoV902.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoV902.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
VolvoV902.0 D4
1,882 kg
4,149 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 Touring (G21)320d
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolvoV902.0 D4
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d7.4 s
VolvoV902.0 D48.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d and Volvo V90 2.0 D4: 1.1 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 Touring (G21)320d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D4
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolvoV902.0 D4
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
816 km
507 mi
VolvoV902.0 D4
1,170 km
727 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320d
190 hp
142 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolvoV902.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
VolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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 Touring (G21)320d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 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 Touring (G21)320d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.4 s
VolvoV902.0 D4
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.5 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 Touring (G21)320d
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D4
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320dVolvoV902.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
1,882 kg
4,149 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Length
4,936 mm
194.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
816 km
507 mi
1,170 km
727 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320dVolvo V90 2.0 D4
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320d

  • Is 242 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V90 2.0 D4

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 354 km (220 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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