The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 32,200
€ 27,000
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 125i is 1.8 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.16 %
General
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
490 mi
Range
867 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
