The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125i Automatic 5-door (12 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 35,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100
ⓘ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 D4 is 5.8 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125i
1447
1782
2039
1421
1765
1984
1782 mm
Width
1765 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1447 mm
Height
1421 mm
2640
4266
2690
4324
4266 mm
Length
4324 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125i
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.25 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
8.78 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.7 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.78 kg/bhp
6.7 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
55 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 125i
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
731 mi
Range
505 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
505 mi
BMW 125i
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
