The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5T (07 - 09) vs. BMW 550i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 38,200

€ 75,700

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V70 2.5T is 3.3 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 550i Touring.
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 550i Touring
60.9
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
60.9 in
Height
57.6 in
110.9
189.9
116.9
193.2
189.9 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 550i Touring
3688 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb

Weight Difference:
721 lb
16.35 %

General
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 550i Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 550i Touring
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 V70 2.5T
197 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
221 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 550i Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V70 2.5T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Touring
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18.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
18.72 lb/hp
9.93 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
25 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
458 mi
Range
494 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
458 mi
494 mi
BMW 550i Touring
Environmental Impact
179.9 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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
179.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
365 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1294 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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