The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)

€ 28,000
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 42,200
 BMW M135i (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200

ⓘ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 T5 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW M135i
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (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 T5 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint BMW M135i (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
BMW M135i
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
BMW M135i (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 T5
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
BMW M135i
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
BMW M135i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
19 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
404 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
776 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