2011 BMW 535 vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 BMW 535 would be higher. Both 2011 BMW 535 and 2013 Volvo S60 are equipped with a 3,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S60 (321 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 158 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60.
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, 2013 Volvo S60 (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 535 | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 535 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
