2008 BMW X5 vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 BMW X5 and 2008 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V70. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V70 weights approximately 126 kg more than 2008 BMW X5.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 X5 (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | X5 | V70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |