The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
€ 30,800
€ 46,400
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D4 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo V40 D4
BMW M135i
55.9
70.2
80.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.2 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
104.2
172
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
BMW M135i
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.2 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
BMW M135i
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
BMW M135i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
717 mi
Range
414 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
107 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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft















