The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)

€ 32,800
BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 27,400
 Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 125d is 1.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D3
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 125d (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.84 %
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)

General

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
1014 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft