The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 26,100
€ 29,400
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 Mercedes A 160 is 6.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Mercedes A 160
Volvo C30 T5
56.7
70.7
78.4
57
70.2
80.3
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.7 in
Height
57 in
107.4
174
103.9
167.4
174 in
Length
167.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Volvo C30 T5
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.07 %
General
Mercedes A 160
Volvo C30 T5
W177
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Volvo C30 T5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
27.56 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
486 mi
Range
443 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
