The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 30,600
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D3
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 30,600
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 123d
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.84 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

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 automatic 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

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.49 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
576 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 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