The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 25,500
€ 42,100
€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D2 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo V40 D2
BMW M135i
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
104.2
172
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
BMW M135i
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
2.9 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
BMW M135i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.7 lb/hp
10.57 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
64 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
57 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
873 mi
Range
431 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
