The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 24,000
€ 39,900
€ 24,000
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 2.4i is 5.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 3.6 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW M135i
1447
1782
2039
1411
1765
1984
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1447 mm
Height
1411 mm
2640
4266
2690
4324
4266 mm
Length
4324 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW M135i
1407 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1955 kg
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.2 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW M135i
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 bhp
316 bhp
BMW M135i
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
230 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW M135i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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8.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.75 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
8.38 kg/bhp
4.75 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
34 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
459 mi
Range
404 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
433 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
