The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5FT Geartronic (Ethanol) (08 - 09) vs. BMW 550i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 40,600
€ 67,800
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,800
ⓘ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 V70 2.5FT is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the BMW 550i Touring.
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 550i Touring
60.9
73.3
82.9
58.7
72.7
80.2
73.3 in
Width
72.7 in
82.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
60.9 in
Height
58.7 in
110.9
189.9
113.6
190.7
189.9 in
Length
190.7 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 550i Touring
3730 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
7.79 %
General
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 550i Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 550i Touring
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
B5254T8
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
197 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
197 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5FT
221 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 550i Touring
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 V70 2.5FT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Touring
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18.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5FT
18.93 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5FT
17 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
24 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
322 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo V70 2.5FT
322 mi
388 mi
BMW 550i Touring
Environmental Impact
427.8 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).
212.1 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5FT
427.8 kWh
212.1 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5FT
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1296 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.7 cu ft














