The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i (07 - 10) vs. Volvo S80 DRIVe (10 - 10)
€ 64,900
€ 33,400
€ 64,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 550i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo S80 DRIVe.
BMW 550i
Volvo S80 DRIVe
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.8
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.8 in
Height
58.8 in
113.7
190.6
111.6
191
190.6 in
Length
191 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Volvo S80 DRIVe
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
10.43 %
General
BMW 550i
Volvo S80 DRIVe
E60
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Volvo S80 DRIVe
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B48
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 550i
362 hp
108 hp
Volvo S80 DRIVe
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 550i
361 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Performance
BMW 550i
Volvo S80 DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 DRIVe
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10.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.72 lb/hp
BMW 550i
10.57 lb/hp
31.72 lb/hp
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 550i
22 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo S80 DRIVe
14 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
399 mi
Range
967 mi
BMW 550i
399 mi
967 mi
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 550i
206.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo S80 DRIVe
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Volvo S80 DRIVe
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
