The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Automatic (18 - 20)
€ 41,900

€ 73,700

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,700
ⓘ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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance.
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
3527 lb
Curb Weight
4663 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
1135 lb
24.34 %

General
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
B4204T34

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 523i
187 hp
399 hp
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 523i
177 lb‑ft
494 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.69 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.86 lb/hp
11.69 lb/hp
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
112 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
112 mpg
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
22 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
1775 mi
BMW 523i
565 mi
1775 mi
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
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).
39.8 kWh
BMW 523i
145.8 kWh
39.8 kWh
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
93 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data