2013 BMW 5 Series vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, both 2013 BMW 5 Series and 2013 Volvo X670 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo X670 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2013 Volvo X670. (237 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo X670. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo X670 weights approximately 12 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 2013 BMW 5 Series. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670, 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo X670. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo X670.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 BMW 5 Series | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
| Make | BMW | Volvo |
| Model | 5 Series | X670 |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4905 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2094 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
