Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bavaria Yachts C46 2023 vs Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bavaria Yachts C46 2023 vs Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 tops out at 600 hp. Engine specs for the Bavaria Yachts C46 2023 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 carries 528 gallons versus 64 gallons in the Bavaria Yachts C46 2023. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Bavaria Yachts C46 2023 caps at 14. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 55,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bavaria Yachts C46 2023 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 14 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail48.90 ft
Length overall - Detail55.00 ft
Length - Feet48.9
Length - Feet55
Length overall - Meters14.9
Length overall - Meters16.76
Length overall - Inches587
Length overall - Inches660
Beam - Meters4.69
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Inches185
Beam - Inches186
Draft [max] - Detail2.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.76
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches30
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Displacement41765.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal64.4
Fuel tank capacity - Gal528.3
Fuel tank capacity - Liters243.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1999.83
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelD8 IPS -8
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower600 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelD8 IPS -8
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower600 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity7
Sleeping capacity6
Water capacity146.3
Water capacity158.5
RiggingSloop
Riggingnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed30
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed34
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots