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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540dvsVolvo V90 2.0 T6

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

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31)

540d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2020
VS

Volvo V90

2.0 T6

310 hp1969 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2018-2020

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,850 kg
    4,079 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    154 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,119 km
    695 mi
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540dVolvoV902.0 T6
Power
320hp239kW
310hp231kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,956kg4,312lb
Gross weight
2,565kg5,655lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,119km695mi
Calculated
769km478mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu 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
66L
60L
CO2 emissions
154g/km
181g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540dVolvo V90 2.0 T6PowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V90 2.0 T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
VolvoV902.0 T65,700 rpm2,220-5,100 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540dVolvoV902.0 T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
20.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
170 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
320 hp
239 kW
VolvoV902.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d has 10 hp more than Volvo V90 2.0 T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V90 2.0 T6 and BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
VolvoV902.0 T6
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
VolvoV902.0 T6
1,956 kg
4,312 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)540d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV902.0 T6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)540d4.9 s
VolvoV902.0 T66.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d and Volvo V90 2.0 T6: 1.2 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)540d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d and Volvo V90 2.0 T6: 1.9 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)540d
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolvoV902.0 T6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
1,119 km
695 mi
VolvoV902.0 T6
769 km
478 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Touring (G31)540d
320 hp
239 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV902.0 T6
310 hp
231 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)540d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)540d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d 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)540d
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
VolvoV902.0 T6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
6.1 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)540d
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolvoV902.0 T6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Touring (G31)540dVolvoV902.0 T6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,956 kg
4,312 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 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
1,119 km
695 mi
769 km
478 mi
CO2 score
154 g/km
181 g/km
Trunk score
570 L
20.1 cu ft
560 L
19.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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) 540dVolvo V90 2.0 T6
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Touring (G31) 540d

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 106 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 349 km (217 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 27 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 T6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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