The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 28,000

€ 28,000

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 T5
56.7
70.7
78.4
57
70.2
80.3
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.7 in
Height
57 in
107.4
174
103.9
168
174 in
Length
168 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 T5
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.47 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 T5
W177
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 manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
B5254T7

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 T5
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.21 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes A 180
44 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
55 mpg
highway
37 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
495 mi
Range
443 mi
Mercedes A 180
495 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180
102.4 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft