The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 26,000

€ 35,400

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 CDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.1 in
Width
73.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169
104.2
172
169 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
D4204T14

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
112 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
52 mpg
city
47 mpg
71 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
818 mi
Range
917 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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