The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 (13 - 13) vs. BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 41,700
€ 84,300
€ 41,700
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 considerably. The Volvo XC70 D4 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance.
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
63.1
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
63.1 in
Height
57.6 in
110.8
190.5
116.9
193.3
190.5 in
Length
193.3 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
4032 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
520 lb
11.42 %
General
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
B
Generation
F11
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
D5204T3
Engine Code
N57-S

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
161 hp
376 hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
295 lb‑ft
546 lb‑ft
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
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25.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
25.04 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
44 mpg
37 mpg
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
35 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
680 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
821 mi
680 mi
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
131.6 kWh
Volvo XC70 D4
109.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW M550d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 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


















