The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 34,300
€ 28,800
€ 34,300
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 a little. The BMW 125i is 4.5 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.1 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
1421
1765
1984
1420
1783
2041
1765 mm
Width
1783 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1421 mm
Height
1420 mm
2690
4324
2647
4369
4324 mm
Length
4369 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1593 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
148 kg
9.29 %
General
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
F21
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 automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 125i
215 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 125i
310 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
151 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
6.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
6.72 kg/bhp
10.76 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
54 mpg
BMW 125i
45 mpg
54 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
513 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 125i
513 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
107 kWh
BMW 125i
119.4 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
447 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
