The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 36,100
€ 24,500
€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 220 is 6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
Mercedes A 220
Volvo C30 D3
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
168
174 in
Length
168 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
Volvo C30 D3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.01 %
General
Mercedes A 220
Volvo C30 D3
W177
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
D5204T5

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
Mercedes A 220
Volvo C30 D3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.74 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes A 220
36 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
488 mi
Range
731 mi
Mercedes A 220
488 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
104.9 kWh
Mercedes A 220
123.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








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



















