2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S40. (227 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S40.
Because 2009 Volvo S40 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S40 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 Volvo S40 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2009 Volvo S40 has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Volvo S40 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | M3 | S40 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |