The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 32,900
€ 25,500
€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 123d is 5.1 inches shorter and 1.4 inches narrower.
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
68.8 in
Width
70.2 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 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 D2
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.61 %
General
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2
E87
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 V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2
148 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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16.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.4 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 123d
46 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
37 mpg
city
57 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
873 mi
BMW 123d
621 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
76.1 kWh
BMW 123d
104.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
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
