Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 vs Bavaria Yachts S40 HT Hard Top 2018 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 vs Bavaria Yachts S40 HT Hard Top 2018 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 power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 600 hp, the Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 has a 230-hp advantage over the Bavaria Yachts S40 HT Hard Top 2018's 370-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 carries 528 gallons versus 198 gallons in the Bavaria Yachts S40 HT Hard Top 2018. 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 S40 HT Hard Top 2018 caps at 12. 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 S40 HT Hard Top 2018 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail55.00 ft
Length overall - Detail40.10 ft
Length - Feet55
Length - Feet40.1
Length overall - Meters16.76
Length overall - Meters12.22
Length overall - Inches660
Length overall - Inches481
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Meters3.99
Beam - Inches186
Beam - Inches157
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail43.50 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters13.26
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches522
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal528.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal198
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1999.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters749.51
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelD8 IPS -8
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower600 hp
Horsepower370 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelD8 IPS -8
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower600 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Performance
Cruising speed30
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed34
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity158.5
Water capacity66
Boat typePower
Boat typePower