The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 24,500
€ 39,900
€ 24,500
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 D3 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
BMW M135i
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.33 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
BMW M135i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
731 mi
Range
404 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
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).
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 D3
104.9 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
802 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
