The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 32,900
 BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 123d
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 D5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 123d.
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 123d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 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 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
167.4 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 123d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2 %
BMW 123d 5-door (07 - 11)

General

Volvo C30 D5
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 manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 123d
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 123d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.4 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
16.4 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 123d
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
621 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 123d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 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