The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

€ 24,500
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 27,000
 Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D4
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 180 is just an inch longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 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
57 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D4
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.81 %
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D4
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4

Performance

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft