The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 47,100
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 28,200
 Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 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 2.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.6 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.39 %
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-six gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M135i
322 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
10.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.92 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW M135i
30 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
141.9 kWh
BMW M135i
147.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft