The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 26,400

€ 33,000

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo V40 T5
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
104.2
172
169.3 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo V40 T5
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.74 %

General
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo V40 T5
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
B5254T12

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo V40 T5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
478 mi
Range
488 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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