The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 33,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 120d DPF is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T5
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.2
172
166.4 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T5
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.88 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T5
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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19.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.38 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
41 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
31 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
545 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 120d DPF
545 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
117.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
