The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 34,900
 BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D3 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 123d.
Volvo C30 D3
BMW 123d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
BMW 123d
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.66 %
BMW 123d Automatic 5-door (08 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 D3
BMW 123d
M
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D3
BMW 123d
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
BMW 123d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
576 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
BMW 123d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft