The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 25,900

€ 33,500

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 180 is 2.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.1 in
Width
73.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
104.2
172
169.3 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
459 lb
13.19 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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 V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
D4204T14

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
55 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
565 mi
Range
1014 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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