The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 47,100
€ 28,200
€ 47,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 D5.
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
1411
1765
1984
1447
1782
2039
1765 mm
Width
1782 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1411 mm
Height
1447 mm
2690
4324
2640
4266
4324 mm
Length
4266 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
1595 kg
Kerb Weight
1477 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
118 kg
7.4 %
General
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
450 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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4.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.3 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
4.95 kg/bhp
8.3 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW M135i
36 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
52 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
414 mi
Range
541 mi
BMW M135i
414 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
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).
141.9 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
475 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L




















