The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18)
€ 39,900
€ 32,300
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M135i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D4.
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D4
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D4
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.94 %
General
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D4
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 V40 D4
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
22 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
404 mi
Range
1014 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
















