The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 28,500
€ 34,200
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 123d.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 123d
57.4
70.2
80.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 123d
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.14 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 123d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 123d
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 123d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.57 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
53 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
848 mi
Range
576 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
848 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
90.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
944 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
