The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 125i (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)

€ 31,500
BMW 125i (15 - 16) BMW 125i
€ 28,800
 Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 D3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 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 D3 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
170.4 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 125i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.72 %
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)

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-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 125i
215 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
229 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
236 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
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
14.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.61 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
65 mpg
BMW 125i
36 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
27 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
1070 mi
BMW 125i
490 mi
1070 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).
74 kWh
BMW 125i
125 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft