The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V90 D4 Polestar Performance Automatic (20 - 20)
€ 44,800

€ 53,900

€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,900
ⓘ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 D4 Polestar Performance.
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D4 Polestar Performance
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 D4 Polestar Performance
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3953 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
5.46 %

General
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D4 Polestar Performance
E61
Generation
P
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
D4204T14

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
187 hp
197 hp
Volvo V90 D4 Polestar Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
177 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V90 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D4 Polestar Performance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V90 D4 Polestar Performance
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.07 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.98 lb/hp
20.07 lb/hp
Volvo V90 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo V90 D4 Polestar Performance
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
777 mi
Volvo V90 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Volvo V90 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.8 cu ft