The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 31,000
€ 42,100
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo C30 T5
BMW M135i
57
70.2
80.3
55.6
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
103.9
167.4
105.9
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
BMW M135i
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.15 %
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
BMW M135i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
316 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
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
410 mi
Range
431 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
BMW M135i
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
933 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
