The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S90 T6 AWD Automatic (17 - 20)
€ 41,900

€ 58,100

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘ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 T6.
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T6
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 T6
3527 lb
Curb Weight
4187 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5203 lb

Weight Difference:
659 lb
15.74 %

General
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T6
E60
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 523i
Volvo S90 T6
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
B4204T29

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
306 hp
Volvo S90 T6
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 T6
Performance
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T6
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 T6
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.68 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
13.68 lb/hp
Volvo S90 T6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo S90 T6
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
511 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
511 mi
Volvo S90 T6
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo S90 T6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1016 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data