The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M550d BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Volvo S80 V8 AWD Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 81,300
€ 59,000
€ 81,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,000
ⓘ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 M550d BluePerformance is 2.3 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo S80 V8.
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 V8
57.2
73.2
82.4
58.8
73.3
82.9
73.2 in
Width
73.3 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.9 in
57.2 in
Height
58.8 in
116.9
193.3
111.6
191
193.3 in
Length
191 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 V8
4343 lb
Curb Weight
3986 lb
5456 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
8.22 %
General
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 V8
F10
Generation
AS
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 V8
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-S
Engine Code
B8444S
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
311 hp
at 5950 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
376 hp
311 hp
Volvo S80 V8
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 3950 rpm
BMW M550d BluePerformance
546 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo S80 V8
Performance
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 V8
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11.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 lb/hp
BMW M550d BluePerformance
11.55 lb/hp
12.82 lb/hp
Volvo S80 V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 V8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW M550d BluePerformance
37 mpg
20 mpg
Volvo S80 V8
33 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
690 mi
Range
365 mi
BMW M550d BluePerformance
690 mi
365 mi
Volvo S80 V8
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
225.5 kWh
BMW M550d BluePerformance
129.6 kWh
225.5 kWh
Volvo S80 V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
457 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M550d BluePerformance
Volvo S80 V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
