The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

€ 39,900
BMW M135i (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 26,300
 Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 M135i is 2.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.6 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
170.2 in
Length
167.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW M135i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.33 %
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

General

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
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 M135i
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
404 mi
Range
601 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
127.6 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft