The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 34,200

€ 29,400

€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 T5
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
167.4
166.9 in
Length
167.4 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 T5
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.25 %

General
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 T5
E81
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 123d
201 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 T5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
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16.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
BMW 123d
16.29 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 123d
43 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
576 mi
Range
443 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
164.8 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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