The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V90 B4 Diesel Automatic (20 - ..)
€ 47,000
€ 53,900
€ 47,000
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 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 B4 Diesel.
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
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 B4 Diesel
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3953 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5093 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.65 %
General
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
F11
Generation
P
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
201 hp
187 hp
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
141 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.14 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.8 lb/hp
21.14 lb/hp
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
557 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 523i Touring
557 mi
777 mi
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
Environmental Impact
147.7 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
147.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
43.2 cu ft
