2009 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (350 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S80. (311 HP @ 5950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 217 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 BMW X5 (476 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | X5 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
