The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15) vs. BMW M135i (15 - 16)
€ 27,300
€ 42,200
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T4 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 T4
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 T4
BMW M135i
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.32 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
178 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
BMW M135i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
18.21 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
43 mpg
29 mpg
BMW M135i
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
700 mi
Range
404 mi
Volvo V40 T4
700 mi
404 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).
151.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
104.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
