The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. BMW 125d (12 - 15)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 32,800
 BMW 125d (12 - 15) BMW 125d
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 D5 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 125d.
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 125d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint BMW 125d (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 125d
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
BMW 125d (12 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F21
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 125d
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
215 hp
BMW 125d
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 125d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.07 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
15.07 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 125d
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
659 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
659 mi
BMW 125d
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
BMW 125d
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
959 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