The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 29,100

€ 26,500

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d DPF is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 D5
56.3
68.9
76.1
57
70.2
80.3
68.9 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.4
103.9
168
166.4 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 D5
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.45 %

General
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 D5
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 D5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF
19.52 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
36 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
471 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
135.8 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 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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