2007 BMW X3 vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 BMW X3 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 X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 BMW X3. (268 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 178 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
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 Volvo S60 (351 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X3. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | X3 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 62 L |
