Car comparison

Volvo V90 2.0 D4vsBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

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

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Volvo V90

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020
VS

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

520d

190 hp1995 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    105 hp/t
    78 kW/t
    9.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,347 km
    837 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Volvo V90 2.0 D4

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 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 highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV902.0 D4BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,882kg4,149lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight-
2,515kg5,545lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
88.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
35.5s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
101hp/t75kW/t46hp/1000 lb
Calculated
105hp/t78kW/t48hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,170km727mi
Calculated
1,347km837mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,936mm194in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,879mm74in
1,868mm74in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,941mm116in
2,975mm117in
Front track
1,628mm64in
1,605mm63in
Rear track
1,629mm64in
1,630mm64in
Ground clearance
153mm6in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
560L
570L
Max trunk volume
1,526L
1,700L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
66L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
128g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

Volvo V90 2.0 D4BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520dPowerTorque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV902.0 D44,250 rpm1,740-2,520 rpm5,000 rpm
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d4,000 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV902.0 D4BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.5 s
33.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
1,882 kg
4,149 lb
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,805 kg
3,979 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D48.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d and Volvo V90 2.0 D4: 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV902.0 D4
1,170 km
727 mi
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
1,347 km
837 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV902.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
190 hp
142 kW
7.5 s
222 km/h
138 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
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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 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

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
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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
VolvoV902.0 D4
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.5 s
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
7.5 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
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
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV902.0 D4BMW5 Series Touring (G31)520d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,882 kg
4,149 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
1,170 km
727 mi
1,347 km
837 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
128 g/km
Trunk score
560 L
19.8 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
101 hp/t
75 kW/t
9.9 kg/hp
105 hp/t
78 kW/t
9.5 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 V90 2.0 D4BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V90 2.0 D4

  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Emits 4 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 520d

  • Is 77 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 177 km (110 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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