2011 BMW X5 vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2010 Volvo V70. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo V70.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volvo V70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 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 X5 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo V70. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW X5 | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | X5 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4857 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1933 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1776 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2934 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
