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 1.2 inches shorter, 3.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D3.
BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
69.5 in
Width
73.1 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
170.9 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.14 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)

General

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

Engine

BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
11.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
BMW M135i
11.13 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
22 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
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)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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