The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 29,600

€ 39,100

€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
56.7
70.7
78.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
104.2
172
174 in
Length
172 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.39 %

General
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
W177
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
B4204T11

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
134 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
22.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
22.54 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 180
45 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
514 mi
Range
653 mi
Mercedes A 180
514 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180
98.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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