The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 29,900
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) Volvo V40 D4
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 29,900
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 slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 D4 is 5.1 inches longer and 1.4 inches wider.
Volvo V40 D4
BMW 123d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.2 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
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 D4
BMW 123d
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.89 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
BMW 123d
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 123d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
576 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
78.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
941 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