The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125i 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 25,900
€ 32,300
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 4 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW 125i.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 125i
1420
1783
2041
1421
1765
1984
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2690
4329
4369 mm
Length
4329 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 125i
1561 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.39 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 125i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 125i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1997 CC
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 125i
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
310 NM
at 1350 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
280 NM
310 NM
BMW 125i
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 125i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
BMW 125i
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13.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.65 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
13.23 kg/bhp
6.65 kg/bhp
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 125i
Fuel Economy
88 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
88 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 125i
76 mpg
city
33 mpg
97 mpg
motorway
No data
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
777 mi
Range
490 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
777 mi
490 mi
BMW 125i
Environmental Impact
65.8 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
65.8 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 125i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
82 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
BMW 125i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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