The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 2.5T (09 - 10) vs. BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 38,800

€ 84,300

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,300
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance.
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
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
193.3
189.9 in
Length
193.3 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
3642 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb

Weight Difference:
911 lb
20.01 %

General
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
B5254T10
Engine Code
N57-S

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
228 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
251 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V70 2.5T
251 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
15.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Volvo V70 2.5T
15.97 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V70 2.5T
27 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
494 mi
Range
680 mi
Volvo V70 2.5T
494 mi
680 mi
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
131.6 kWh
Volvo V70 2.5T
166.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 2.5T
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1340 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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