The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Automatic (18 - 20)
€ 41,900

€ 59,100

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520i Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
58.7
72.7
80.2
60.7
74
79.5
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
60.7 in
113.6
190.7
115.8
194.4
190.7 in
Length
194.4 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
672 lb
15.47 %

General
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
E61
Generation
P
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
B4204T26

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
168 hp
250 hp
Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 520i Touring
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
136 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
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21.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.37 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
21.85 lb/hp
17.37 lb/hp
Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
34 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
504 mi
BMW 520i Touring
621 mi
504 mi
Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
132.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
132.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520i Touring
Volvo V90 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.2 cu ft