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2010 BMW 328i vs. 2012 Volvo S60 T5

2010 BMW 328i vs. 2012 Volvo S60 T5

The 2012 Volvo S60 is supposed to be the Scandinavian answer to the generic German sport sedan. It’s got the looks, for sure, but does it have the sauce?

Powered by a 2.5-liter I5, the S60 makes a solid 250 horsepower at 5,500 rpm. That would be 20 more than the last BMW 328i we tested (a 2010 MY) — the car it’s most desperately chasing. Unfortunately, it’s also got some 200 pounds on the Bimmer and is saddled with an automatic transmission instead of the BMW’s slick six-speed manual.

So as soon as we track tested our new Volvo, we had to see how the numbers stacked up against the base BMW. Follow the jump for the full specs of each to see if, on the track, our Volvo S60 T5 is a true competitor in the sport-sedan market.

………………………..2012 Volvo S60 T5 …………. BMW 328i Sedan
0-30 (sec): ……………………..2.7……………………………….. 2.3
0-45 (sec): ……………………..4.7……………………………….. 4.2
0-60 (sec): ……………………..7.2………………………………. 6.4
0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec):..6.9……………………………….. 6.0
0-75 (sec): ……………………..10.5………………………………. 9.5
1/4-mile (sec @ mph): ……15.3 @ 92.5…………………..14.7 @ 94.8

30-0 (ft): ………………………..32…………………………………. 30
60-0 (ft): ……………………….128……………………………….. 126
Skid pad lateral accel (g): ..0.85………………………………. 0.84
Slalom ………………………… 63.6……………………………….. 65.0

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2010 BMW 328i vs. 2010 Audi A5 2.0T Quattro, 2009 Infiniti G37, 2010 Lexus IS350C - Comparison Tests

Car and Driver made a comparison of some of the most popular premium automobiles and puts to test the entry-level models in the premium compact car class: 2010 BMW 328i facelift, Audi A5 2.0T Quattro, Infiniti G37 and Lexus IS350C.

2010 BMW 328i

<< In our 2007 comparo, the Bimmer prevailed over an Audi by a similar points margin and for the same reasons. We cited a “parley of traditional BMW virtues: classic good looks, superior dynamics, autobahn ride quality, and an exceptional sense of partnership with its driver.” >>

<< So was it written, so is it now. Though there are some differences. For example, at 3820 pounds, that ’07 BMW weighed 105 pounds less than this one and was equipped with a manual transmission, which made it substantially quicker: 6.6 seconds to 60 compared with 7.3 seconds for the current car, the slowpoke of this roundup. >>

Continue reading 2010 BMW 328i vs. 2010 Audi A5 2.0T Quattro, 2009 Infiniti G37, 2010 Lexus IS350C – Comparison Tests

BMW 335i vs. BMW 335xi

bmw 335i vs bmw 335xi

One only has to look out the window, say in January, to determine whether a BMW 335i or the all-wheel-drive 335xi, dubbed by BMW as xDrive, is the right car to own. Three feet of snow on the ground? Roads slicked with rain? OK, the 335xi might be the answer–but there is also no wrong answer here. Both models are superb performers, yet the 335xi gives that extra measure of comfort.

335i Specifications

The 335i is offered as a front-wheel drive and comes as a two-door coupe, sedan, wagon and convertible. Under the hood is a twin turbo 3-liter inline six-cylinder engine. The 335i is placed on a 108.7-inch wheelbase. The coupe is 181.1 inches long, while the convertible measures 180.6 inches and the wagon 178.2 inches. Gas mileage is rated 17 mpg in city driving and 26 on the highway. The coupe weighs 3,593 pounds. (See Reference 5.)

XDrive Specifications

The 335xi possesses the same specifications as its sibling, but with one major difference. The all-wheel-drive system has added some weight. The 335xi coupe weighs 221 pounds–more than the 335i–for a total rated curb weight of 3,814 pounds. Continue reading BMW 335i vs. BMW 335xi

BMW Tire Test - Winter Tires: Mixed vs. Matched Tires

While it was a common practice to install a pair of winter tires on the rear axle of a rear-wheel drive vehicle decades ago, the advances in winter tire technology and traction that have occurred since then have made that practice unacceptable.
Watch as we learn what happens on our snowy test track when driving with only two winter tires installed vs. four. Continue reading BMW Tire Test – Winter Tires: Mixed vs. Matched Tires

Safety Test - BMW winter tires versus BMW summer tires

Drivers who live in regions without harsh winters or brutally hot summers may only need one set of tires all year round. For the rest of us, the transition from summer tires to winter snow tires will continue to be an annual ritual. Tires designed for rainy weather or dry pavement generally don’t provide the level of traction needed to plow through thick snow and grip icy roadways. Alternatively, snow tires are designed for cold weather conditions and do not always function well on dry or hot pavement. Continue reading Safety Test – BMW winter tires versus BMW summer tires