2005 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2007 Volvo V70 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (208 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (190 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V70 (320 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2007 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 325 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
