The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
€ 47,800
€ 31,200
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,200
ⓘ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 M140i is 2.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 T5
55.6
69.5
78.1
57
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
105.9
170.2
103.9
167.4
170.2 in
Length
167.4 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 T5
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.29 %
General
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 T5
F21
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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10.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.2 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW M140i
32 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
437 mi
Range
410 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
178.2 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
319 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 T5
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 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
