2009 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2009 BMW 525 and 2009 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo XC90 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525.
Because 2009 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo XC90 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, 2009 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC90. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 525 | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 525 | XC90 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |