The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

€ 31,500
BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18) Volvo V40 D2
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 125i is 1.6 inches shorter and 3.6 inches narrower.
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 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 125i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 125i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.37 %
Volvo V40 D2 (18 - 18)

General

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
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 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
152 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
541 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
94.6 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft