The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S80 D5 AWD (07 - 09) vs. BMW 550i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 41,100
€ 67,100
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo S80 D5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 550i.
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 550i
58.8
73.3
82.9
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.8 in
Height
57.8 in
111.6
191
113.7
190.6
191 in
Length
190.6 in
111.6 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 550i
3790 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.48 %
General
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 550i
AS
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 550i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
D5244T4
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
182 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Volvo S80 D5
295 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i
Performance
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 550i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S80 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i
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20.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.63 lb/hp
Volvo S80 D5
20.82 lb/hp
10.63 lb/hp
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 550i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Volvo S80 D5
33 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 550i
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
613 mi
Range
423 mi
Volvo S80 D5
613 mi
423 mi
BMW 550i
Environmental Impact
146.1 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).
195.2 kWh
Volvo S80 D5
146.1 kWh
195.2 kWh
BMW 550i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
396 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S80 D5
BMW 550i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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