The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW M135i 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 29,200
€ 43,000
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 4.5 cm longer, 1.8 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
1420
1783
2041
1411
1765
1984
1783 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1420 mm
Height
1411 mm
2647
4369
2690
4324
4369 mm
Length
4324 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
1577 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1995 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg
Weight Difference:
72 kg
4.57 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M135i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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10.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.67 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.66 kg/bhp
4.67 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
71 mpg
35 mpg
BMW M135i
61 mpg
city
26 mpg
76 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
963 mi
Range
404 mi
Volvo V40 D3
963 mi
404 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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
82.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
418 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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