2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo XC60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo XC60 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo XC60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo XC60 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 103 kg more than 2011 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC60 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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo XC60 | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | XC60 | 530 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
