The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 36,700
 BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 125d
€ 36,500
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 T5 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
BMW 125d
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)
105.9
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
BMW 125d
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.14 %
BMW 125d Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
BMW 125d
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
BMW 125d
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
BMW 125d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 125d

▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 125d
20 mpg
city
46 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
427 mi
Range
751 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
751 mi
BMW 125d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
963 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