The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18)
€ 34,900
€ 26,800
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 4.6 cm shorter, 9.2 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T3
1421
1765
1984
1420
1857
2041
1765 mm
Width
1857 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2690
4324
2647
4370
4324 mm
Length
4370 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T3
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
61 kg
3.95 %
General
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T3
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T37
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
215 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
150 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125d
215 bhp
150 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1300 rpm
BMW 125d
450 NM
250 NM
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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6.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
6.91 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 125d
60 mpg
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
687 mi
Range
688 mi
BMW 125d
687 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 125d
96.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
