The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)

€ 36,700
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 29,300
 Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T4
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘ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 T4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
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 T4 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T4
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.96 %
Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)

General

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T4
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

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14.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
BMW 125d
14.96 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
688 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 125d
88.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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