The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i xDrive Steptronic Sport (16 - 17) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
€ 46,700
€ 29,900
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M140i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Volvo V40 D4 ECO.
BMW M140i
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.3 %
General
BMW M140i
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 V40 D4 ECO
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
BMW M140i
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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10.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10.63 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
71 mpg
BMW M140i
32 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
24 mpg
city
62 mpg
No data
highway
78 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
437 mi
Range
1168 mi
BMW M140i
437 mi
1168 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
67.9 kWh
BMW M140i
140.2 kWh
67.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft



















