The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 26,500
 Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500

ⓘ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 an inch longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (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 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.53 %
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D5
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 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
601 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft