The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Volvo V70 T4 Powershift Geartronic (10 - 13)
€ 74,500
€ 37,800
€ 74,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 BMW 550i Touring is 3.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Volvo V70 T4.
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
57.6
73.2
82.4
60.9
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.6 in
Height
60.9 in
116.9
193.2
110.9
189.9
193.2 in
Length
189.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
110.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3829 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
5.85 %
General
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
F11
Generation
B
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
B4164T2
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 550i Touring
402 hp
178 hp
Volvo V70 T4
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 550i Touring
443 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V70 T4
Performance
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 T4
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10.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
10.12 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
22 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo V70 T4
15 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
406 mi
Range
604 mi
BMW 550i Touring
406 mi
604 mi
Volvo V70 T4
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
202.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Volvo V70 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i Touring
Volvo V70 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.3 cu ft











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













