The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 24,500
 Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 D3.
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 D3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
166.9 in
Length
168 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Volvo C30 D3
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.31 %
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

General

BMW 123d
Volvo C30 D3
E81
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 123d
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

BMW 123d
Volvo C30 D3
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

▶ REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft