The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (07 - 09) vs. BMW 550i Touring Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 43,600

€ 74,500

€ 43,600
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 D5 is 2.7 inches shorter, 0 inches wider and 5.6 inches taller than the BMW 550i Touring.
Volvo XC70 D5
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 D5
BMW 550i Touring
4015 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5335 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.3 %

General
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 550i Touring
B
Generation
F11
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 550i Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N63
D5244T4
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
182 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
182 hp
402 hp
BMW 550i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 550i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Touring
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22.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
22.06 lb/hp
10.12 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
31 mpg
22 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
25 mpg
city
15 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
406 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
580 mi
406 mi
BMW 550i Touring
Environmental Impact
154.3 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 D5
154.3 kWh
202.8 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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