The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)

€ 32,800
BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 29,900
 Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4 ECO
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900

ⓘ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 D4 ECO
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
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 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
BMW 125d (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.84 %
Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)

General

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 D4 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Performance

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO

▶ REPLAY
15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.07 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
71 mpg
BMW 125d
48 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
39 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
1168 mi
BMW 125d
659 mi
1168 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
67.9 kWh
BMW 125d
100.7 kWh
67.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft