2006 BMW 750 vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Volvo S80 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S80. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S80.
Because 2009 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 BMW 750 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 750 | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 750 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
