The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Touring Automatic (07 - 10) vs. Volvo V70 D5 AWD (08 - 09)
€ 70,000
€ 42,200
€ 70,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
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 D5
4045 lb
Curb Weight
3896 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5225 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
3.71 %
General
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
E61
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
N62-B48
Engine Code
D5244T4
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 550i Touring
362 hp
182 hp
Volvo V70 D5
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 550i Touring
361 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 D5
Performance
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D5
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.41 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
11.17 lb/hp
21.41 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
22 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo V70 D5
15 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
596 mi
BMW 550i Touring
406 mi
596 mi
Volvo V70 D5
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).
150.2 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
202.8 kWh
150.2 kWh
Volvo V70 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 D5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1329 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft









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
















