The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15)
€ 27,200
€ 42,900
€ 27,200
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 T3 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 T3
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 T3
BMW M135i
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.19 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4154T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
316 hp
BMW M135i
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
BMW M135i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
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22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.84 lb/hp
10.6 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
31 mpg
BMW M135i
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
700 mi
Range
431 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
431 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 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
