The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

€ 29,100
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 29,800
 Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 T5.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 T5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 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 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 T5
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.18 %
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 T5
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 T5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
29.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
29.09 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
52 mpg
city
17 mpg
71 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
428 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
170.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft