The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 28,100
€ 39,200
€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 7.7 cm shorter, 1.7 cm wider and 2.6 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
Volvo C30 D5
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
4252
2690
4329
4252 mm
Length
4329 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 125i
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.34 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 125i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2400 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5200 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 125i
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
350 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 125i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
8.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.67 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
8.31 kg/bhp
6.67 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
41 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 125i
30 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
541 mi
Range
521 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
521 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
BMW 125i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
