The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i Special Edition xDrive Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 49,800
€ 27,000
€ 49,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 D4
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
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 D4
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
174 lb
4.89 %
General
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 D4
F21
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-six gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW M140i
30 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
24 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
731 mi
BMW M140i
409 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW M140i
149.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
