The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)

€ 43,000
BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 31,000
 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) Volvo C30 T5
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 T5
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.6 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
103.9
167.4
170.2 in
Length
167.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 T5
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.52 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)

General

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 T5
F20
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.6 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.3 lb/hp
14.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
404 mi
Range
410 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft