Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525dvsVolvo V90 2.0 D5

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

525d

231 hp1995 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 D5

235 hp1969 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,705 kg
    3,759 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    135 hp/t
    101 kW/t
    7.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    134 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525dVolvoV902.0 D5
Power
231hp172kW
235hp175kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
480Nm354lb-ft
Curb weight
1,705kg3,759lb
1,996kg4,400lb
Gross weight
2,425kg5,346lb
-
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
75.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
28.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,294km804mi
Calculated
1,071km666mi
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
-
Rear track
1,630mm64in
-
Ground clearance
140mm6in
153mm6in
Trunk volume
570L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,526L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
60L
CO2 emissions
134g/km
148g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525dVolvo V90 2.0 D5PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 D5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm
VolvoV902.0 D54,000 rpm1,740-2,220 rpm5,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525dVolvoV902.0 D5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
28.4 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
231 hp
172 kW
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW

Volvo V90 2.0 D5 has 4 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d and Volvo V90 2.0 D5: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
VolvoV902.0 D5
480 Nm
354 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
VolvoV902.0 D5
1,996 kg
4,400 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)525d
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 km/h
146 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)525d6.8 s
VolvoV902.0 D57.2 s

Although Volvo V90 2.0 D5 has more power, BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d and Volvo V90 2.0 D5: 0.4 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)525d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d and Volvo V90 2.0 D5: 0.5 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)525d
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
VolvoV902.0 D5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
1,294 km
804 mi
VolvoV902.0 D5
1,071 km
666 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)525d
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolvoV902.0 D5
235 hp
175 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 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)525d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 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 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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)525d
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d 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)525d
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.8 s
VolvoV902.0 D5
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
7.2 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)525d
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 D5
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)525dVolvoV902.0 D5
Power
231 hp
172 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,705 kg
3,759 lb
1,996 kg
4,400 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 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
1,294 km
804 mi
1,071 km
666 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
148 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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
VehicleBMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525dVolvo V90 2.0 D5
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km9.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi15.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal840 L222 US gal185 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,470 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 525d

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 291 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 223 km (138 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Volvo V90 2.0 D5

  • Has 4 hp more

Pros

  • Most powerful

Cons

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

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