The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel Automatic (20 - ..) vs. BMW 523i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 53,900
€ 42,600
€ 53,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 V90 B4 Diesel is 3.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 523i Touring.
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
BMW 523i Touring
58.1
74
79.5
58.7
72.7
80.2
74 in
Width
72.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
115.8
194.3
113.6
190.7
194.3 in
Length
190.7 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
BMW 523i Touring
3953 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
7.13 %
General
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
BMW 523i Touring
P
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
BMW 523i Touring
4-cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
187 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
BMW 523i Touring
112 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
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21.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.63 lb/hp
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
21.14 lb/hp
19.63 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
49 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
777 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
98.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V90 B4 Diesel
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










43.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft

















