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 6.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 2.0
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
57 in
107.4
174
103.9
167.4
174 in
Length
167.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 2.0
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.81 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 2.0
W177
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
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
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.01 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
