The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D4 Geartronic (13 - 13) vs. BMW 550i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 43,800
€ 74,500
€ 43,800
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 considerably. The Volvo XC70 D4 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 550i Touring.
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 550i Touring
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
193.2
190.5 in
Length
193.2 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 550i Touring
4079 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.27 %
General
Volvo XC70 D4
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 550i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
D5204T3
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
161 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
161 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D4
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 550i Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Touring
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25.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D4
25.34 lb/hp
10.12 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo XC70 D4
40 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
31 mpg
city
15 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
406 mi
Volvo XC70 D4
737 mi
406 mi
BMW 550i Touring
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 XC70 D4
121.3 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D4
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 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


















