2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, both 2010 Volvo S80 and 2010 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 512 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo S80 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | S80 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1838 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
