2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 and 2007 Volvo V50 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V50 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volvo V50 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325. 2007 Volvo V50 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo V50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 325 | V50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |