2007 Volvo V50 vs. 2012 BMW M5
To start off, 2012 BMW M5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M5 (560 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW M5 (680 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo V50 | 2012 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | V50 | M5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 560 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1455 mm |
