The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

€ 26,700
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 29,800
 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 T5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
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 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 T5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.15 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 T5
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.63 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 180
46 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes A 180
609 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
96.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft