The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 (13 - 15)
€ 32,900
€ 28,800
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 123d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T4.
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.4
70.2
80.4
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.7
166.9
104.2
172
166.9 in
Length
172 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.67 %
General
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
E87
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 Cross Country T4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Performance
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.39 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
18.39 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
50 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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















