The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 26,300
 Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

ⓘ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 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
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 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.06 %
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (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
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3

Performance

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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
52 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
642 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft