The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance Automatic (18 - 20) vs. BMW 520i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 54,800

€ 46,300

€ 54,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 520i Touring.
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520i Touring
58.1
74
79.5
57.6
73.2
82.4
74 in
Width
73.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.1 in
Height
57.6 in
115.8
194.3
116.9
193.2
194.3 in
Length
193.2 in
115.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520i Touring
4125 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb

Weight Difference:
146 lb
3.54 %

General
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520i Touring
P
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 V90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
B4204T26
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
181 hp
BMW 520i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 520i Touring
Performance
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520i Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520i Touring
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16.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
16.5 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520i Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 520i Touring
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
503 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
503 mi
690 mi
BMW 520i Touring
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
128.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 520i Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 520i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft












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