2011 BMW 550 vs. 2011 Volvo XC70
To start off, both 2011 BMW 550 and 2011 Volvo XC70 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP) has 183 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC70. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo XC70 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 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC70. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC70. 2011 Volvo XC70 has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo XC70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 BMW 550 | 2011 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | BMW | Volvo |
Model | 550 | XC70 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 609 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1859 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2969 mm | 2815 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |