Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 vs Bavaria Yachts Virtess 420 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 vs Bavaria Yachts Virtess 420 2017 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 220-hp advantage over the Bavaria Yachts Virtess 420 2017's 380-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 317 gallons in the Bavaria Yachts Virtess 420 2017. 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 Virtess 420 2017 caps at 13. 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 Virtess 420 2017 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 13 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail55.00 ft
Length overall - Detail44.80 ft
Length - Feet55
Length - Feet44.8
Length overall - Meters16.76
Length overall - Meters13.66
Length overall - Inches660
Length overall - Inches538
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Meters3.99
Beam - Inches186
Beam - Inches157
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.70 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.82
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches32
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal528.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal317
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1999.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1199.97
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelD8 IPS -8
Engine modelD6-380 EVC
Horsepower600 hp
Horsepower380 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine ModelD8 IPS -8
Engine 2 Engine ModelD6-380 EVC
Engine 2 Horsepower600 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower380 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
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 capacity6
Water capacity158.5
Water capacity108
Boat typePower
Boat typePower