The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 44,500
€ 39,100
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance.
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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 Polestar Performance
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
3.93 %
General
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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10.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.41 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M135i
31 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
431 mi
Range
653 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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).
111.8 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft











