The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)

€ 27,000
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 33,500
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 CDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
70.1 in
Width
73.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
104.2
172
169 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.58 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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 V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

 REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
52 mpg
city
56 mpg
71 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
1014 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft