The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

€ 28,800
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 28,000
 Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 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 1.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 T5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 T5
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.15 %
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 T5
W176
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
60 mpg
city
19 mpg
74 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft