The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 28,800
€ 36,700
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 6.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW 125d.
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125d
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
4329
4266 mm
Length
4329 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125d
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg
Weight Difference:
51 kg
3.29 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125d
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
175 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 125d
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
400 NM
450 NM
BMW 125d
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125d
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8.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.79 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D4
8.86 kg/bhp
6.79 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
49 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 125d
36 mpg
city
55 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
642 mi
Range
751 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
349 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
