The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 28,500
€ 45,500
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 200 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Volt.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Chevrolet Volt
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.7
70.4
78.2
70.1 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
56.4 in
Height
56.7 in
106.3
169
105.7
177.1
169 in
Length
177.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Chevrolet Volt
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
633 lb
16.58 %
General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Chevrolet Volt
W176
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Chevrolet Volt
130 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
( 63 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Mercedes A 200 CDI
63 MPGe
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
44 mpg
city
No data
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
739 mi
Range
74 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
43.9 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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















