The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW M135i Steptronic Sport 5-door (15 - 16)
€ 31,100
€ 45,200
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 cm longer, 9.2 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the BMW M135i.
Volvo V40 T4
BMW M135i
1420
1857
2041
1411
1765
1984
1857 mm
Width
1765 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1420 mm
Height
1411 mm
2647
4370
2690
4324
4370 mm
Length
4324 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T4
BMW M135i
1556 kg
Kerb Weight
1525 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
31 kg
1.99 %
General
Volvo V40 T4
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T4
BMW M135i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T19
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
187 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
322 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
187 bhp
322 bhp
BMW M135i
300 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V40 T4
300 NM
450 NM
BMW M135i
Performance
Volvo V40 T4
BMW M135i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
▶ REPLAY
8.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.74 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
8.32 kg/bhp
4.74 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T4
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
51 mpg
38 mpg
BMW M135i
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
700 mi
Range
431 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
104.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
128 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T4
BMW M135i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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