The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Automatic (18 - 20) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 73,700

€ 44,300

€ 73,700
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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance is 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 523i.
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine 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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 523i
4663 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
860 lb
18.44 %

General
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 523i
P
Generation
F10
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 523i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B4204T34
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
399 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
399 hp
201 hp
BMW 523i
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
494 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 523i
Performance
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i
▶ REPLAY
11.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
11.69 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 523i
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
112 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 523i
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1775 mi
Range
572 mi
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
1775 mi
572 mi
BMW 523i
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
144 kWh
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
39.8 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 523i
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
93 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data