The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC70 T6 AWD Geartronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 550i Touring (07 - 10)
€ 51,900

€ 67,800

€ 51,900
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 T6 is 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.4 inches taller than the BMW 550i Touring.
Volvo XC70 T6
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 T6
BMW 550i Touring
4065 lb
Curb Weight
4045 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.49 %

General
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 550i Touring
B
Generation
E61
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 550i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N62
B6304T2
Engine Code
N62-B48
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.8 L / 235 cu in
281 hp
at 5950 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo XC70 T6
281 hp
362 hp
BMW 550i Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
361 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Volvo XC70 T6
295 lb‑ft
361 lb‑ft
BMW 550i Touring
Performance
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 550i Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC70 T6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 550i Touring
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14.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Volvo XC70 T6
14.47 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 550i Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Volvo XC70 T6
20 mpg
21 mpg
BMW 550i Touring
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
372 mi
Range
388 mi
Volvo XC70 T6
372 mi
388 mi
BMW 550i Touring
Environmental Impact
221.6 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 T6
221.6 kWh
212.1 kWh
BMW 550i Touring
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
449 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
430 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC70 T6
BMW 550i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 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