2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2007 Volvo S40.
Because 2007 BMW 320 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 2007 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40, 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 320 | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1454 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |