The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
€ 42,200
€ 23,500
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 T2.
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T2
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
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 T2
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.64 %
General
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T2
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 V40 T2
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
404 mi
Range
700 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T2
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
