2012 Volvo S60 vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, both 2012 Volvo S60 and 2012 BMW 535 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 236 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60.
Because 2012 BMW 535 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 535. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 535 (406 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S60. (240 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Volvo S60 | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Volvo | BMW |
| Model | S60 | 535 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1609 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1864 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 70 L |
