2008 BMW 525 vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2008 BMW 525 and 2008 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo S40 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2008 Volvo S40.
Because 2008 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 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, 2008 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2008 Volvo S40 has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 BMW 525 | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 525 | S40 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |