2008 BMW 650 vs. 2011 Volvo S60
To start off, 2011 Volvo S60 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S60 weights approximately 129 kg more than 2008 BMW 650.
Because 2011 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 650. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 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 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S60. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 650 | 2011 Volvo S60 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 650 | S60 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |