2007 BMW 750 vs. 2008 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2008 Volvo XC90 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Volvo XC90. (311 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 353 kg more than 2007 BMW 750.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 750 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo XC90. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 750 | 2008 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 750 | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 4399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
