2007 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2007 BMW 335 and 2007 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S80. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
Because 2007 BMW 335 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 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80, 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2007 BMW 335 | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 335 | S80 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1587 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |