The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo S90 T5 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 44,300

€ 50,500

€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,500
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo S90 T5.
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T5
57.6
73.2
82.4
56.8
74
79.5
73.2 in
Width
74 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.6 in
Height
56.8 in
116.9
192.9
115.8
195.4
192.9 in
Length
195.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T5
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.16 %

General
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T5
F10
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4204T26

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 523i
201 hp
247 hp
Volvo S90 T5
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 T5
Performance
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T5
145 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo S90 T5
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
BMW 523i
18.92 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Volvo S90 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 523i
31 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S90 T5
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
572 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 523i
572 mi
510 mi
Volvo S90 T5
Environmental Impact
144 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).
127 kWh
BMW 523i
144 kWh
127 kWh
Volvo S90 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i
Volvo S90 T5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data