The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is just 2.6 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1780 mm
Width
1782 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1433 mm
Height
1437 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
2640
4266
4292 mm
Length
4266 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 DRIVe
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1428 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.01 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 DRIVe
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
260 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Performance

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 DRIVe
118 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
12.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
12.82 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
78 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
67 mpg
city
66 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
899 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
465 kg
Maximum Payload
352 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L