The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 40,000
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5
€ 34,200
 BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 123d
€ 40,000
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 considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T5 is 5.2 inches longer and 4.3 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T5
BMW 123d
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
73.1 in
Width
68.8 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
172 in
Length
166.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 123d
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.14 %
BMW 123d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 123d
M
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 123d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d

Performance

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 123d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d

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14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.29 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.41 lb/hp
16.29 lb/hp
BMW 123d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 123d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 123d
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
576 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
576 mi
BMW 123d
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).
113.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 123d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5
BMW 123d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
922 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft