The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 27,000

€ 26,800

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D3 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116d ED
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
170.4
172 in
Length
170.4 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116d ED
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.1 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116d ED
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116d ED
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116d ED
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
44 mpg
city
60 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
867 mi
Range
950 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
994 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