2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2004 Volvo S40
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volvo S40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volvo S40 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S40. (160 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S40.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S40. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 2004 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | MM Roadster | S40 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
