The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (08 - 09) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 38,300
€ 75,800
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo S80 2.5FT is 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 550i.
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 550i
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.3 in
Width
73.2 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.8 in
Height
57.6 in
111.6
191
116.9
193.2
191 in
Length
193.2 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 550i
3530 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5467 lb
Weight Difference:
780 lb
18.1 %
General
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 550i
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 550i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
B5254T8
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT
197 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT
221 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 550i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 2.5FT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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17.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT
17.92 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT
20 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 550i
14 mpg
city
19 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
362 mi
Range
473 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT
362 mi
473 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
380.1 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).
174.3 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT
380.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
359 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 2.5FT
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
