2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,798 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X5 weights approximately 664 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW X5 (480 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | X5 | V50 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4798 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 62 L |
