The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 37,400

€ 30,300

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 125d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.4
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
105.9
170.4
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3543 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.35 %

General
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
F20
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125d
221 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.94 lb/hp
BMW 125d
15.01 lb/hp
23.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 125d
55 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
46 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
751 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 125d
751 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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).
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).
107 kWh
BMW 125d
88.5 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft