The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

€ 32,200
BMW 125i (12 - 15) BMW 125i
€ 29,000
 Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 D4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint BMW 125i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D4
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 125i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.16 %
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)

General

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4

Performance

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D4
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
867 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D4
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