The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 28,200
 Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 CDI is just an inch longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 D5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 D5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.56 %
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 D5
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 D5
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
52 mpg
city
25 mpg
71 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
541 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft