2007 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2007 BMW X5 and 2007 Volvo XC70 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 X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC70. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC70.
Because 2007 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo XC70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 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 XC70 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo XC70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | X5 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
