The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 29,200
€ 48,900
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D3 is 2 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW M135i.
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.5
70.8
81.9
73.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104.2
172
105.1
170
172 in
Length
170 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
3470 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.62 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F40
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 D3
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
302 hp
BMW M135i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.45 lb/hp
11.68 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
51 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
59 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
838 mi
Range
457 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
457 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
94.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
