The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 34,900
€ 33,000
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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. The BMW 123d is 13 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T5
1421
1748
1934
1420
1783
2041
1748 mm
Width
1783 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2660
4239
2647
4369
4239 mm
Length
4369 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T5
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
4.78 %
General
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T5
E87
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
2497 CC
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
BMW 123d
201 bhp
251 bhp
Volvo V40 T5
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
BMW 123d
400 NM
360 NM
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.25 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
7.44 kg/bhp
6.25 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 123d
51 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
47 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
576 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 123d
576 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 123d
113.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 123d
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
