2012 BMW 550 vs. 2012 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2012 BMW 550 and 2012 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 599 kg more than 2012 Volvo C30.
Because 2012 BMW 550 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volvo C30. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo C30. (350 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo C30. 2012 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2012 Volvo C30 has manual transmission. 2012 Volvo C30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 550 | 2012 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 550 | C30 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2050 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
