The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 35,100
€ 26,200
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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. The BMW 125i is 4.6 cm shorter, 9.2 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
1421
1765
1984
1420
1857
2041
1765 mm
Width
1857 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2690
4324
2647
4370
4324 mm
Length
4370 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1532 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
92 kg
6.01 %
General
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
BMW 125i
215 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
310 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
151 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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6.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.98 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
6.7 kg/bhp
12.98 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
78 mpg
BMW 125i
44 mpg
78 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
34 mpg
city
71 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
505 mi
Range
1070 mi
BMW 125i
505 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
74 kWh
BMW 125i
121.2 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
388 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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