2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 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 4,414 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Volvo XC90. (311 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo XC90.
Because 2009 Volvo XC90 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 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 Volvo XC90 (441 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3. 2009 Volvo XC90 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 XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | M3 | XC90 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 4414 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |