The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 27,000

€ 39,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 180 CDI is 3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169
104.2
172
169 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.81 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
B4204T11

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
52 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
818 mi
Range
653 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft