2005 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 11 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 330 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
