2010 Volvo XC60 vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 2 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC60. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 247 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC60. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volvo XC60 | 2012 BMW 750 | |
Make | Volvo | BMW |
Model | XC60 | 750 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1893 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1712 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |