The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 39,900
€ 28,000
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 T5
55.6
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
55.6 in
Height
57 in
105.9
170.2
103.9
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 T5
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.54 %
General
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 T5
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
404 mi
Range
443 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
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).
164.8 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
