The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 26,800

€ 26,300

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 116d ED is 3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
BMW 116d ED
Volvo C30 D5
55.6
69.5
78.1
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.6 in
Height
57 in
105.9
170.4
103.9
167.4
170.4 in
Length
167.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
Volvo C30 D5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %

General
BMW 116d ED
Volvo C30 D5
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d ED
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
BMW 116d ED
Volvo C30 D5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
60 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
950 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
70 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127.6 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft