The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 22,400
€ 46,400
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 5.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW M135i
1437
1782
2039
1411
1765
1984
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1437 mm
Height
1411 mm
2640
4266
2690
4324
4266 mm
Length
4324 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW M135i
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2065 kg
Weight Difference:
221 kg
13.9 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M135i
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW M135i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.94 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
4.94 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
36 mpg
BMW M135i
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
718 mi
Range
414 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
411 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
360 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L

















