The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
€ 41,600
€ 23,500
€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 125d is 4 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T2
1421
1765
1984
1420
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2690
4329
2647
4369
4329 mm
Length
4369 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T2
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1546 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.65 %
General
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T2
F20
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 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 125d
221 bhp
120 bhp
Volvo V40 T2
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1100 rpm
BMW 125d
450 NM
220 NM
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T2
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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6.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
6.81 kg/bhp
12.88 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 125d
61 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
52 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
702 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW 125d
702 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 125d
94.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125d
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
