The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 29,700

€ 31,000

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 180 d is 6.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo C30 T5
56.7
70.7
78.4
57
70.2
80.3
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.7 in
Height
57 in
107.4
174
103.9
167.4
174 in
Length
167.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo C30 T5
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.57 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo C30 T5
W177
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
B5254T3

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo C30 T5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.6 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
14.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
50 mpg
city
17 mpg
65 mpg
highway
35 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
668 mi
Range
410 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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