The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 32,100
€ 24,000
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.4i
55.9
68.8
76.1
57
70.2
80.3
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
104.7
166.9
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.4i
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.25 %
General
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.4i
E81
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.4i
148 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
37 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 2.4i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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



















