2009 Volvo XC90 vs. 2009 BMW 545
To start off, both 2009 Volvo XC90 and 2009 BMW 545 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Volvo XC90. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 545 weights approximately 107 kg more than 2009 Volvo XC90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 545. 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo XC90.
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2009 Volvo XC90 | 2009 BMW 545 | |
Make | Volvo | BMW |
Model | XC90 | 545 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |