Car comparison

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530ivsVolvo V90 2.0 T5

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

530i

252 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 T5

250 hp1969 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,695 kg
    3,737 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    159 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    971 km
    604 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Volvo V90 2.0 T5

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    89/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iVolvoV902.0 T5
Power
252hp188kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,871kg4,125lb
Gross weight
2,440kg5,379lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
20.5s
Calculated
26.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
187Nm/t125lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
971km604mi
Calculated
882km548mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu 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
153mm6in
Trunk volume
570L
560L
Max trunk volume
1,700L
1,526L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
68L
60L
CO2 emissions
159g/km
159g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530iVolvo V90 2.0 T5PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i5,200-6,500 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,750 rpm
VolvoV902.0 T55,500 rpm1,800-4,800 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)530iVolvoV902.0 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.5 s
26.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
252 hp
188 kW
VolvoV902.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i has 2 hp more than Volvo V90 2.0 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 T5 and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoV902.0 T5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
VolvoV902.0 T5
1,871 kg
4,125 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)530i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV902.0 T5
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)530i6.3 s
VolvoV902.0 T57.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i and Volvo V90 2.0 T5: 0.7 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)530i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

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)530i
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
VolvoV902.0 T5
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
971 km
604 mi
VolvoV902.0 T5
882 km
548 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)530i
252 hp
188 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV902.0 T5
250 hp
186 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)530i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)530i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i 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)530i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 s
VolvoV902.0 T5
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
7.0 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)530i
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T5
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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)530iVolvoV902.0 T5
Power
252 hp
188 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,871 kg
4,125 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
971 km
604 mi
882 km
548 mi
CO2 score
159 g/km
159 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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) 530iVolvo V90 2.0 T5
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 530i

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 176 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 89 km (55 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volvo V90 2.0 T5

  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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