The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
€ 27,400
€ 24,200
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is just an inch longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 2.0D
56.4
70.1
79.6
57
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
106.3
169
103.9
168
169 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 2.0D
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.46 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 2.0D
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
D4204T

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 2.0D
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
74 mpg
highway
51 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
690 mi
Range
567 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
74 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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











