The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

€ 36,700
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 26,200
 Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) Volvo V40 D2
€ 36,700
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 1.6 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D2
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.1 %
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)

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
8-speed automatic 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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 125d
221 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
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
BMW 125d
14.96 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
46 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
1070 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
74 kWh
BMW 125d
88.5 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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