2011 Volvo S60 vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2011 Volvo S60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 630 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo S60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 BMW 630. (268 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 49 kg more than 2011 Volvo S60.
Because 2011 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volvo S60 | 2009 BMW 630 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | S60 | 630 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4623 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
