2007 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 BMW 530 and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
Because 2007 BMW 530 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 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60, 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 Volvo S60 (351 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530. 2007 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 530 | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 530 | S60 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |