The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 42,200
€ 29,100
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 T4.
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
General
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T4
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
404 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
