The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance Automatic (18 - 20) vs. BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 54,800

€ 44,800

€ 54,800
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 T5 Polestar Performance is 3.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 523i Touring.
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
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 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 523i Touring
4125 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
388 lb
9.41 %

General
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 523i Touring
P
Generation
E61
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
B4204T26
Engine Code
N53-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 523i Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 523i Touring
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16.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
16.5 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
35 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
503 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
503 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i 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).
149.7 kWh
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
128.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V90 T5 Polestar Performance
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
946 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