The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S90 T6 AWD Automatic (17 - 20) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 58,100
€ 39,700
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 T6 is 4.8 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch lower than the BMW 523i.
Volvo S90 T6
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 T6
BMW 523i
4187 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
5203 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
714 lb
17.05 %
General
Volvo S90 T6
BMW 523i
P
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S90 T6
BMW 523i
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B4204T29
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
306 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S90 T6
306 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i
295 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo S90 T6
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Volvo S90 T6
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 T6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i
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13.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Volvo S90 T6
13.68 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S90 T6
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S90 T6
32 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
511 mi
Range
580 mi
Volvo S90 T6
511 mi
580 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo S90 T6
138.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S90 T6
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1016 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















