The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 D5 AWD (09 - 11) vs. BMW 550i Touring Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 44,300
€ 75,700
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,700
ⓘ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
3960 lb
Curb Weight
4409 lb
5269 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5633 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
10.21 %
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
D5244T10
Engine Code
N63-B44
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
8
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
202 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
202 hp
444 hp
BMW 550i Touring
310 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo XC70 D5
310 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 550i Touring
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC70 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 550i Touring
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 D5
19.6 lb/hp
9.93 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Volvo XC70 D5
34 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
494 mi
Volvo XC70 D5
621 mi
494 mi
BMW 550i Touring
Environmental Impact
144 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).
166.7 kWh
Volvo XC70 D5
144 kWh
166.7 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 D5
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1310 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
16.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft











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




















