The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 44,500
€ 33,000
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 T5.
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.18 %
General
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T5
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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10.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.41 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
431 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
