The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 32,800

€ 26,200

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 125d is 1.8 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D2
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.06 %

General
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D2
F21
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 125d
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D2
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
39 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
659 mi
Range
1070 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
74 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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