The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

€ 42,200
BMW M135i (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 27,000
 Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M135i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D3.
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW M135i (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.08 %
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)

General

BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
404 mi
Range
867 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft