The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 22,100
€ 39,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 2.0F is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo C30 2.0F
BMW M135i
57
70.2
80.3
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
55.6 in
103.9
168
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0F
BMW M135i
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.08 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0F
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0F
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4204S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
143 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
136 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0F
BMW M135i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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21.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
21.72 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0F
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
23 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
339 mi
Range
404 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
339 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
319.9 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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
319.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0F
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
