The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

€ 25,900
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 D5.
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
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 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D5
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.24 %
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

General

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
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
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
601 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft