The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)

€ 44,800
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 30,600
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 44,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M135i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 cm shorter, 9.2 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Volvo V40 D3.
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
1411
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
1765
1984
1420
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
1857
2041
1765 mm
Width
1857 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1411 mm
Height
1420 mm
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
2690
4340
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
2647
4370
4340 mm
Length
4370 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1577 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1995 kg
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
18 kg
1.13 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
F20
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-six petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
BMW M135i
316 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
450 NM
320 NM
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

65 m
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
5.05 kg/bhp
10.66 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
74 mpg
BMW M135i
36 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
26 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
1014 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
101 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
335 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L