The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 125i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 30,300
€ 35,000
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the BMW 125i.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
1458
1783
2041
1421
1765
1984
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1458 mm
Height
1421 mm
2646
4370
2690
4324
4370 mm
Length
4324 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
1607 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1905 kg
Weight Difference:
157 kg
9.77 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
350 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
▶ REPLAY
10.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.74 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
10.86 kg/bhp
6.74 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
54 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 125i
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
717 mi
Range
513 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
717 mi
513 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
107 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
107 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
433 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
