The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 123d (07 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)

€ 32,100
BMW 123d (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 29,300
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 123d is 5.2 inches shorter and 4.3 inches narrower.
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
68.8 in
Width
73.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 123d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T4
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 123d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.93 %
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)

General

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T4
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T4
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

 REPLAY
16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
688 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft