The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)

€ 28,200
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 45,200
 BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo C30 D5
BMW M135i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
BMW M135i
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.15 %
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 D5
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
BMW M135i
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
BMW M135i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.44 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
10.44 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
431 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
BMW M135i
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft