The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 25,800
€ 22,700
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes A 160 is just 1.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Mercedes A 160
Volvo C30 2.0
56.4
70.1
79.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.4 in
Height
57 in
106.3
169.3
103.9
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Volvo C30 2.0
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
97 lb
3.11 %
General
Mercedes A 160
Volvo C30 2.0
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Volvo C30 2.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
▶ REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
