The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 44,800

€ 52,200

€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 4.4 inches lower than the Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance.
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
58.7
72.7
80.2
63.1
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
63.1 in
113.6
190.7
110.8
190.5
190.7 in
Length
190.5 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4173 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
437 lb
10.47 %

General
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
E61
Generation
B
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B25
Engine Code
D5244T20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
187 hp
227 hp
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
347 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
177 lb‑ft
347 lb‑ft
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.38 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.98 lb/hp
18.38 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
750 mi
BMW 523i Touring
551 mi
750 mi
Volvo XC70 D5 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
149.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo XC70 D5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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