The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 0.2 inches lower than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.4 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.32 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
52 mpg
city
55 mpg
71 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
899 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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