The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i (16 - 17) vs. Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 42,500
€ 28,800
€ 42,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 M140i is 5.8 cm longer, 1.7 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 D4
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 M140i
Volvo C30 D4
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1551 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
2 %
General
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 D4
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2998 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
335 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 bhp
175 bhp
Volvo C30 D4
500 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
500 NM
400 NM
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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4.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 kg/bhp
BMW M140i
4.54 kg/bhp
8.86 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW M140i
36 mpg
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
414 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
119.3 kWh
BMW M140i
147.7 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
490 kg
Maximum Payload
349 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
















