The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance AWD Automatic (18 - 20) vs. BMW 523i Touring Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 77,100

€ 44,800

€ 77,100
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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance is 3.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 523i Touring.
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine 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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 523i Touring
4740 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5776 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
1003 lb
21.16 %

General
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 523i Touring
P
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 523i Touring
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-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
399 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
399 hp
187 hp
BMW 523i Touring
494 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
494 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 523i Touring
Performance
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 523i Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 523i Touring
▶ REPLAY
11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
11.88 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 523i Touring
Fuel Economy
107 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
107 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 523i Touring
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1694 mi
Range
551 mi
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
1694 mi
551 mi
BMW 523i Touring
Environmental Impact
41.7 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 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
41.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 523i Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
98 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V90 T8 Twin Engine Polestar Performance
BMW 523i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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