The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 26,000
€ 28,000
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 T5.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 T5
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
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 T5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.49 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 T5
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CDI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 T5
112 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
52 mpg
city
19 mpg
71 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
818 mi
Range
443 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
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 CDI
78.2 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo C30 T5
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
