The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 42,100
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 24,500
 Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 D3.
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D3
1411
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
1765
1984
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1411 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
2690
4324
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
2640
4266
4324 mm
Length
4266 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D3
1515 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.37 %
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

General

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D3
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M135i
316 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
450 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

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4.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
4.79 kg/bhp
10.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW M135i
38 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
431 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L