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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dvsVolvo V90 2.0 T4

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 T4

190 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    110 hp/t
    82 kW/t
    9.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,245 km
    774 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dVolvoV902.0 T4
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,735kg3,825lb
1,785kg3,935lb
Gross weight
2,465kg5,434lb
2,300kg5,071lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
85.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
34.9s
Calculated
41.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
106hp/t79kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
231Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t112lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,245km774mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,995cc122cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,942mm195in
4,936mm194in
Width
1,868mm74in
1,879mm74in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,975mm117in
2,941mm116in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,629mm64in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
570L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
55L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
158g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dVolvo V90 2.0 T4PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 T4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
VolvoV902.0 T45,000 rpm1,600-4,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dVolvoV902.0 T4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.9 s
41.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.3 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
VolvoV902.0 T4
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolvoV902.0 T4
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
VolvoV902.0 T4
1,785 kg
3,935 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
222 km/h
138 mph
VolvoV902.0 T4
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d7.9 s
VolvoV902.0 T48.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and Volvo V90 2.0 T4: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T4
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and Volvo V90 2.0 T4: 1.5 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
VolvoV902.0 T4
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,245 km
774 mi
VolvoV902.0 T4
809 km
503 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
7.9 s
222 km/h
138 mph
VolvoV902.0 T4
190 hp
142 kW
8.9 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
VolvoV902.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.9 s
VolvoV902.0 T4
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
8.9 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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T4
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)520dVolvoV902.0 T4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,735 kg
3,825 lb
1,785 kg
3,935 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 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
1,245 km
774 mi
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
158 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
106 hp/t
79 kW/t
9.4 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 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dVolvo V90 2.0 T4
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 436 km (271 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 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
  • Largest trunk

Volvo V90 2.0 T4

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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