The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 25,900

€ 24,500

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D3
56.4
70.1
79.6
57
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
106.3
169.3
103.9
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D3
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.81 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D3
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 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
D5204T5

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D3
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