The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V90 D3 Automatic (16 - 20)
€ 42,600
€ 45,200
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘ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 Touring is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo V90 D3.
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D3
58.7
72.7
80.2
58.1
74
79.5
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
58.7 in
Height
58.1 in
113.6
190.7
115.8
194.3
190.7 in
Length
194.3 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D3
3671 lb
Curb Weight
4039 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
9.11 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D3
E61
Generation
P
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 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 Touring
187 hp
148 hp
Volvo V90 D3
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V90 D3
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V90 D3
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19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.29 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.63 lb/hp
27.29 lb/hp
Volvo V90 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V90 D3
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
759 mi
Volvo V90 D3
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V90 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.2 cu ft
