The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 34,200
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4
€ 42,900
 BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V40 D4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 3.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo V40 D4
BMW M135i
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
73.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
BMW M135i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.87 %
BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)

General

Volvo V40 D4
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
BMW M135i
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
316 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.04 lb/hp
10.6 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
56 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
47 mpg
city
23 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
431 mi
Volvo V40 D4
917 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
86.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft