The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 27,400
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 44,500
 BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500

ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.62 %
BMW M135i Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D3
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 D3
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
10.41 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
53 mpg
city
23 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
431 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 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