The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance Automatic (18 - 20)
€ 44,800

€ 54,800

€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,800
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance.
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 T5 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 T5 Polestar Performance
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4125 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
9.41 %

General
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
E61
Generation
P
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
B4204T26

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
187 hp
250 hp
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.5 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.98 lb/hp
16.5 lb/hp
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
503 mi
Volvo V90 T5 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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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