The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V90 D5 AWD Automatic (16 - 20)
€ 44,800
€ 58,000
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,000
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D5
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 D5
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4319 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
13.48 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D5
E61
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
D4204T23

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
187 hp
232 hp
Volvo V90 D5
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
177 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Volvo V90 D5
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D5
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V90 D5
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.62 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.98 lb/hp
18.62 lb/hp
Volvo V90 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V90 D5
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
761 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
761 mi
Volvo V90 D5
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 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
972 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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














