The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance AWD Automatic (20 - ..)
€ 44,900

€ 72,000

€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,000
ⓘ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 525i is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance.
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
57.8
72.7
80.2
56.8
74
79.5
72.7 in
Width
74 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.8 in
Height
56.8 in
113.7
190.6
115.8
195.4
190.6 in
Length
195.4 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4616 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
1078 lb
23.35 %

General
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
E60
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
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
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
399 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 525i
215 hp
399 hp
Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 525i
199 lb‑ft
494 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
153 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
BMW 525i
16.46 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
131 mpg
BMW 525i
31 mpg
131 mpg
Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
22 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
2071 mi
BMW 525i
565 mi
2071 mi
Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
34.1 kWh
BMW 525i
145.8 kWh
34.1 kWh
Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
64 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525i
Volvo S90 Recharge T8 Polestar Performance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data