2006 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2006 BMW 525 and 2006 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,520 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S60 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
Because 2006 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 2006 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 525 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2520 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
