The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09)
€ 28,000

€ 28,100

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 is 4.7 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 1.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D5
1433
1780
2022
1447
1782
2039
1780 mm
Width
1782 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1433 mm
Height
1447 mm
2699
4299
2640
4252
4299 mm
Length
4252 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D5
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1480 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1900 kg

Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.74 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D5
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four petrol 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
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
2400 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo C30 D5
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180
200 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
▶ REPLAY
11.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.31 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
11.63 kg/bhp
8.31 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 180
54 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
598 mi
Range
541 mi
Mercedes A 180
598 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180
98.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
540 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L