The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 38,700
€ 22,600
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 250 is 16.7 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 2.0
1445
1796
1992
1447
1782
2039
1796 mm
Width
1782 mm
1992 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1445 mm
Height
1447 mm
2729
4419
2640
4252
4419 mm
Length
4252 mm
2729 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 2.0
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
178 kg
11.83 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 2.0
W177
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
B4204S3

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
350 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
▶ REPLAY
6.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
6.81 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 250
43 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
488 mi
Range
462 mi
Mercedes A 250
488 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
140.2 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
520 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
278 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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