The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 25,900
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D2 is 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D2
BMW 123d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 123d
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.08 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 123d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 123d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
57 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1070 mi
Range
576 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
74 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
855 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft