The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10) vs. BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 39,900
Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10) Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
€ 74,100
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13) BMW 550i
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,100

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 1.9 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the BMW 550i.
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 550i
58.8
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
73.3
82.9
57.6
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
111.6
191
Blueprint BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
191 in
Length
192.9 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 550i
3558 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5512 lb
Volvo S80 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
796 lb
18.28 %
BMW 550i xDrive Automatic (10 - 13)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
228 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
251 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i

Performance

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 550i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i

 REPLAY
15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.83 lb/hp
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
15.61 lb/hp
10.83 lb/hp
BMW 550i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
19 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 550i
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
348 mi
Range
395 mi
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
348 mi
395 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
396.1 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).
208.4 kWh
Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
396.1 kWh
208.4 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
412 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo S80 2.5FT DRIVe
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data