2007 BMW 550 vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2007 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V70. (300 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo V70 weights approximately 57 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
Because 2007 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70 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 BMW 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V70. (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 550 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
