The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 24,500
 Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 27,000
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 CDI is just 2.6 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 1.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D3
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1780 mm
Width
1782 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1433 mm
Height
1447 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
2640
4266
4292 mm
Length
4266 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D3
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1536 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.18 %
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D3
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo C30 D3
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
350 NM
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
10.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
63 mpg
city
42 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
565 kg
Maximum Payload
364 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L