The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
€ 28,700

€ 21,800

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
Mercedes A 160 d
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
56.7
70.7
78.4
56.6
70.2
80.3
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.7 in
Height
56.6 in
107.4
174
103.9
167.4
174 in
Length
167.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.92 %

General
Mercedes A 160 d
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
W177
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
D4164T

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
120 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
668 mi
Range
718 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft