The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V70 D3 (15 - 16) vs. BMW 550i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 38,300
€ 74,500
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,500
ⓘ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 D3 is 3.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 3.3 inches taller than the BMW 550i Touring.
Volvo V70 D3
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
189.5
116.9
193.2
189.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 550i Touring
3944 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.02 %
General
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 550i Touring
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 550i Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
D4204T9
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
148 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V70 D3
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 550i Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V70 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Touring
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26.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 lb/hp
Volvo V70 D3
26.65 lb/hp
10.12 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo V70 D3
55 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
49 mpg
city
15 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1012 mi
Range
406 mi
Volvo V70 D3
1012 mi
406 mi
BMW 550i Touring
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
202.8 kWh
Volvo V70 D3
88.5 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V70 D3
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1038 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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














