The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. BMW M135i (12 - 15)
€ 29,200
€ 39,900
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D3 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo V40 D3
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
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
3470 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4310 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.7 %
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
6-speed manual 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
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
316 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.45 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
51 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
838 mi
Range
404 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
94.6 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
895 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
