The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 28,800

€ 28,000

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is just 3.3 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 1.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 T5
1433
1780
2022
1447
1782
2039
1780 mm
Width
1782 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1433 mm
Height
1447 mm
2699
4299
2640
4266
4299 mm
Length
4266 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 T5
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
123 kg
8.16 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 T5
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
B5254T7

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
260 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 T5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
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12.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
12.82 kg/bhp
6.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
81 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
81 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
72 mpg
city
22 mpg
88 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
40 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
710 mi
Range
443 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
164.8 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 T5
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