The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance Automatic (18 - 19) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 51,700

€ 44,300

€ 51,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 523i
56.8
74
79.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
74 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
56.8 in
Height
57.6 in
115.8
195.4
116.9
192.9
195.4 in
Length
192.9 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 523i
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.47 %

General
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 523i
P
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
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-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 523i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
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16.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
16.09 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
36 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
572 mi
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
518 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
144 kWh
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
125 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data