The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 29,700

€ 33,000

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 180 d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.7
70.7
78.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
104.2
172
174 in
Length
172 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.42 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
W177
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 V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
D4204T14

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
192 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
50 mpg
city
56 mpg
65 mpg
highway
65 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
668 mi
Range
1014 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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