The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 29,100
€ 33,000
€ 29,100
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 14.2 cm shorter, 3.2 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T5
1430
1751
1933
1420
1783
2041
1751 mm
Width
1783 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1430 mm
Height
1420 mm
2660
4227
2647
4369
4227 mm
Length
4369 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T5
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
9.24 %
General
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T5
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
161 bhp
251 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 120d DPF
340 NM
360 NM
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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8.85 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.25 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
8.85 kg/bhp
6.25 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 120d DPF
43 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
471 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 120d DPF
471 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
135.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d DPF
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
