Comparison Volvo S40 II 1.8 i 16V (125 Hp) & BMW 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) 320 td (150 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Volvo | BMW |
| Model: | S40 | 3 Series |
| Generation: | S40 II | 3 Series Compact (E46, facelift 2001) |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 i 16V (125 Hp) | 320 td (150 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 2001 year |
| Production end: | 2007 year | 2005 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 9.8 l/100 km | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 5.7 l/100 km | 5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 7.3 l/100 km | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 62 l | 63 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 125 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 4000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h | 214 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.9 sec | 9.1 sec |
| Torque: | 165 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 330 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | B4184S11 | M47D20 |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1798 cm3 | 1995 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l | 5.5 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l | 9.3 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.8 | 17 |
| Piston Stroke: | 83.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4476 mm | 4262 mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm | 1751 mm |
| Height: | 1454 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2640 mm | 2725 mm |
| Front track: | 1535 mm | 1474 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1531 mm | 1483 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 404 l | 310 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 883 l | 1100 l |
| Front suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Transverse stabilizer | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 1850 kg | 1895 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1295 kg | 1470 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 205/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7J X 16 |