The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

€ 33,700
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) Volvo V40 T5
€ 46,400
 BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16) BMW M135i
€ 33,700
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 T5 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 T5
BMW M135i
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
70.2
80.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)
105.9
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
BMW M135i
3490 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.43 %
BMW M135i xDrive Steptronic Sport (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T5
BMW M135i
M
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
BMW M135i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
322 hp
BMW M135i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW M135i

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
BMW M135i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

▶ REPLAY
14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.89 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
10.89 lb/hp
BMW M135i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
BMW M135i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
30 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
414 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
414 mi
BMW M135i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
147.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW M135i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
BMW M135i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
919 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