The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 34,200
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D3 is 5.2 inches longer and 4.3 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 123d
55.9
73.1
80.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
73.1 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.2
172
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 123d
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.88 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 123d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 123d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
65 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
59 mpg
city
34 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
1070 mi
Range
576 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
74 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
924 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
