The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 28,800
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 3.1 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo V40 D3
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.1 in
Width
73.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169
104.2
172
169 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo V40 D3
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.87 %
General
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo V40 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 V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
D5204T6

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo V40 D3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
34 mpg
city
59 mpg
57 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
598 mi
Range
1070 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 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).
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).
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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

















