2009 BMW 528 vs. 2009 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2009 BMW 528 and 2009 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Volvo V50. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo V50.
Because 2009 BMW 528 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 528. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo V50, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo V50. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo V50.
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2009 BMW 528 | 2009 Volvo V50 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 528 | V50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |