2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S40. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S40 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo S40 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 325 | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |