2007 BMW 550 vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (311 HP @ 5950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 219 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 550 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 4400 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 657 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2835 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
