The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 34,200
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T5 is 13 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 0.1 cm lower than the BMW 123d.
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 123d
1420
1783
2041
1421
1748
1934
1783 mm
Width
1748 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1420 mm
Height
1421 mm
2647
4369
2660
4239
4369 mm
Length
4239 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 123d
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.41 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 123d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 123d
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 123d
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
400 NM
BMW 123d
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 123d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
BMW 123d
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6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.39 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
7.39 kg/bhp
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 123d
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
No data
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
488 mi
Range
576 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
440 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
