The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
€ 28,400

€ 26,300

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 d is 1.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo C30 D5
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
169.3
103.9
167.4
169.3 in
Length
167.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo C30 D5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo C30 D5
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 d
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
D5244T8

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
108 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo C30 D5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
28.47 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
55 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
839 mi
Range
601 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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