The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

€ 26,400
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 26,200
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 2.0D
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200

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 1.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 2.0D
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
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 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 2.0D
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.67 %
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 2.0D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D

 REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
34 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
547 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft