The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 42,200
€ 22,700
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 5.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 2.0
1411
1765
1984
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1411 mm
Height
1447 mm
2690
4324
2640
4266
4324 mm
Length
4266 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 2.0
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
91 kg
6.05 %
General
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 2.0
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW M135i
450 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
▶ REPLAY
4.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
4.67 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
49 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
404 mi
Range
450 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
144 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
188 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
336 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
