The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 26,200

€ 44,800

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D2 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo V40 D2
BMW M135i
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
73.1 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
170.9
172 in
Length
170.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
BMW M135i
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
3.95 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
BMW M135i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i
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28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
11.13 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
59 mpg
city
22 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
1070 mi
Range
414 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
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).
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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 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