The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V90 D5 AWD Automatic (16 - 20) vs. BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 58,000
€ 44,800
€ 58,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 D5 is 3.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 523i Touring.
Volvo V90 D5
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 D5
BMW 523i Touring
4319 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
582 lb
13.48 %
General
Volvo V90 D5
BMW 523i Touring
P
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V90 D5
BMW 523i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
D4204T23
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo V90 D5
232 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
354 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V90 D5
354 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Volvo V90 D5
BMW 523i Touring
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V90 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 523i Touring
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18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Volvo V90 D5
18.62 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V90 D5
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V90 D5
48 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
761 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V90 D5
761 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
100.7 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 D5
100.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V90 D5
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
972 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














