The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 125i Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 38,400
€ 26,500
€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 D5
55.9
69.5
78.1
57
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.9 in
Height
57 in
105.9
170.4
103.9
168
170.4 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 D5
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
0.95 %
General
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 D5
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
221 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 125i
221 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
229 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 125i
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 D5
151 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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14.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
BMW 125i
14.71 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW 125i
38 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
521 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW 125i
521 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW 125i
117.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
282 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 125i
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
