The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 AWD (12 - 13) vs. BMW 550i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 44,000

€ 67,800

€ 44,000
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 slightly. The Volvo XC70 D4 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW 550i Touring.
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 550i Touring
63.1
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
63.1 in
Height
58.7 in
110.8
190.5
113.6
190.7
190.5 in
Length
190.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
113.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 550i Touring
4226 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
4.28 %

General
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 550i Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 550i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
D5244T5
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
161 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
310 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 550i Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Touring
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26.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
26.25 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
42 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
36 mpg
city
14 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
777 mi
388 mi
BMW 550i Touring
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 XC70 D4
115.2 kWh
212.1 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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