The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 32,500

€ 37,400

€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 4.1 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 3.7 cm taller than the BMW 125d.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
1458
1857
2041
1421
1765
1984
1857 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1458 mm
Height
1421 mm
2646
4370
2690
4329
4370 mm
Length
4329 mm
2646 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
1576 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg

Weight Difference:
71 kg
4.51 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 bhp
221 bhp
BMW 125d
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
320 NM
450 NM
BMW 125d
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

BMW 125d
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10.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.81 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
10.65 kg/bhp
6.81 kg/bhp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
61 mpg
66 mpg
BMW 125d
53 mpg
city
55 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
838 mi
Range
751 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
838 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
94.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
BMW 125d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L