The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09)
€ 70,000
€ 38,600
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 550i Touring is 0.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Volvo V70 2.5FT.
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
58.7
72.7
80.2
60.9
73.3
82.9
72.7 in
Width
73.3 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
58.7 in
Height
60.9 in
113.6
190.7
110.9
189.9
190.7 in
Length
189.9 in
113.6 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
8.82 %
General
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B48
Engine Code
B5254T8
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 550i Touring
362 hp
197 hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 550i Touring
361 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Performance
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 2.5FT
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.72 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
11.17 lb/hp
18.72 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
22 mpg
19 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
357 mi
BMW 550i Touring
406 mi
357 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
386.6 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
202.8 kWh
386.6 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 2.5FT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1294 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









46.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft






















