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 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 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 Volvo S60 weights approximately 189 kg more than 2007 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo S60 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 100 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 530 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
