The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S90 D3 (16 - 19)
€ 39,700
€ 39,400
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 523i is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Volvo S90 D3.
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 D3
57.8
72.7
80.2
56.8
74
79.5
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56.8 in
113.7
190.6
115.8
195.4
190.6 in
Length
195.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 D3
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.02 %
General
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 D3
E60
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
D4204T9
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
148 hp
Volvo S90 D3
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 D3
Performance
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 D3
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 D3
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.36 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.57 lb/hp
26.36 lb/hp
Volvo S90 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 D3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo S90 D3
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
580 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 523i
580 mi
777 mi
Volvo S90 D3
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 523i
142.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Volvo S90 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 D3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
