The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 34,900
€ 24,500
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 125d is 2.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
BMW 125d
Volvo C30 D3
55.9
69.5
78.1
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Volvo C30 D3
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.31 %
General
BMW 125d
Volvo C30 D3
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125d
215 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
BMW 125d
Volvo C30 D3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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15.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.23 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 125d
50 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
687 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW 125d
687 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 125d
96.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
