The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 26,800
€ 27,300
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 160 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Mercedes A 160
Volvo V40 D2
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
104.2
172
169.3 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Volvo V40 D2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.59 %
General
Mercedes A 160
Volvo V40 D2
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
D4162T

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Volvo V40 D2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
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30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
30.45 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
56 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
609 mi
Range
808 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft






















