The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 32,100

€ 36,700

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
57.4
73.1
80.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
3510 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.78 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
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23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.72 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
57 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
50 mpg
city
46 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
940 mi
Range
751 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
940 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
84.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft