The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 33,300

€ 30,300

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 250 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3.
Mercedes A 250
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.4
70.2
80.4
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.4 in
Height
57.4 in
106.3
169.3
104.2
172
169.3 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3543 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.18 %

General
Mercedes A 250
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
D5204T6

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.94 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.78 lb/hp
23.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
471 mi
Range
717 mi
Mercedes A 250
471 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Environmental Impact
125 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes A 250
125 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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