The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 24,500

€ 29,100

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 is 3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 T4
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.1 in
Width
70.2 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 180
Volvo V40 T4
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.14 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 T4
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
B4164T

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 T4
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
565 mi
Range
631 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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