The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. Volvo S90 T4 Automatic (17 - 19)
€ 75,800
€ 43,500
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo S90 T4.
BMW 550i
Volvo S90 T4
57.6
73.2
82.4
56.8
74
79.5
73.2 in
Width
74 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.6 in
Height
56.8 in
116.9
193.2
115.8
195.4
193.2 in
Length
195.4 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
115.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 550i
Volvo S90 T4
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5467 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.93 %
General
BMW 550i
Volvo S90 T4
F10
Generation
P
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 550i
Volvo S90 T4
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N63
Engine Series
N63-B44
Engine Code
B4204T31
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 550i
444 hp
187 hp
Volvo S90 T4
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 550i
479 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo S90 T4
Performance
BMW 550i
Volvo S90 T4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S90 T4
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.22 lb/hp
BMW 550i
9.71 lb/hp
21.22 lb/hp
Volvo S90 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 550i
Volvo S90 T4
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 550i
26 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo S90 T4
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
473 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 550i
473 mi
510 mi
Volvo S90 T4
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
127 kWh
BMW 550i
174.3 kWh
127 kWh
Volvo S90 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 550i
Volvo S90 T4
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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