The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 28,700
€ 22,700
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 d is 6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Mercedes A 160 d
Volvo C30 2.0
56.7
70.7
78.4
57
70.2
80.3
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.7 in
Height
57 in
107.4
174
103.9
168
174 in
Length
168 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
Volvo C30 2.0
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.76 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
Volvo C30 2.0
W177
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Volvo C30 2.0
120 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
50 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
668 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
