The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 2.5FT (Ethanol) (09 - 10) vs. BMW 550i Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 37,800
€ 73,200
€ 37,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,200
ⓘ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 Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe is 2.2 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 550i.
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
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 DRIVe
BMW 550i
3530 lb
Curb Weight
4200 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5357 lb
Weight Difference:
670 lb
15.95 %
General
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 550i
AS
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 550i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
B5254T11
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
228 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
251 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 550i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
▶ REPLAY
15.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.46 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
15.48 lb/hp
9.46 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
21 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 550i
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
388 mi
Range
506 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
388 mi
506 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
354.9 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).
162.9 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
354.9 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
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


















