The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09)
€ 36,700

€ 26,500

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 220 CDI is 1.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
56.4
70.1
79.6
57
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
106.3
169
103.9
167.4
169 in
Length
167.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.99 %

General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
D4204T

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
135 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.64 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
23.64 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
756 mi
Range
547 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
547 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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