2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 and 2007 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V70 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330.
Because 2007 BMW 330 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 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70, 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 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V70. (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 330 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
