2006 BMW 750 vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 6 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 62 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 750 weights approximately 221 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S60. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 750 | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 750 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
