The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V90 D3 AWD Automatic (16 - 19)
€ 44,800
€ 47,700
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 523i Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo V90 D3.
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D3
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.1
74
79.5
73.2 in
Width
74 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.6 in
Height
58.1 in
116.9
193.2
115.8
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D3
3946 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.21 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D3
F11
Generation
P
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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-B30
Engine Code
D4204T4
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
201 hp
148 hp
Volvo V90 D3
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V90 D3
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D3
144 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V90 D3
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19.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.63 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V90 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V90 D3
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
761 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
761 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo V90 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.2 cu ft
