The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 23,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 CDI is just an inch longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D2
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.6
70.2
80.3
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.4 in
Height
56.6 in
106.3
169
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.51 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D2
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D2
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
52 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
795 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
