2007 BMW 335 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 BMW 335 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 335 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
