The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S90 T5 Automatic (17 - 19) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 50,500
€ 41,900
€ 50,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 Volvo S90 T5 is 4.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 523i.
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 523i
56.8
74
79.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
74 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
56.8 in
Height
57.8 in
115.8
195.4
113.7
190.6
195.4 in
Length
190.6 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 523i
3968 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.11 %
General
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 523i
P
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 523i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B4204T26
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S90 T5
247 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S90 T5
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 523i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
Volvo S90 T5
16.06 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S90 T5
35 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
510 mi
Range
565 mi
Volvo S90 T5
510 mi
565 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
127 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).
145.8 kWh
Volvo S90 T5
127 kWh
145.8 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S90 T5
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
