The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

€ 25,000
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 24,500
 Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is just an inch longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 D3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 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 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 D3
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.46 %
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 D3
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 D3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft