2006 BMW 550 vs. 2006 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2006 BMW 550 and 2006 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S80. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S80.
Because 2006 BMW 550 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 550. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 550 | 2006 Volvo S80 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 550 | S80 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4801 cc | 2520 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |