The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Touring Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Volvo V90 T4 Polestar Performance Automatic (19 - 20)
€ 47,000

€ 49,900

€ 47,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 T4 Polestar Performance.
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 T4 Polestar Performance
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 T4 Polestar Performance
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5247 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.49 %

General
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 T4 Polestar Performance
F11
Generation
P
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 T4 Polestar Performance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
B4204T31

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
201 hp
207 hp
Volvo V90 T4 Polestar Performance
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 523i Touring
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V90 T4 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 T4 Polestar Performance
141 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V90 T4 Polestar Performance
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19.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
19.8 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
Volvo V90 T4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 T4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
30 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo V90 T4 Polestar Performance
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
557 mi
Range
548 mi
BMW 523i Touring
557 mi
548 mi
Volvo V90 T4 Polestar Performance
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
147.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
Volvo V90 T4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 523i Touring
Volvo V90 T4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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