The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 38,700

€ 29,100

€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and an inch taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
Mercedes A 250
Volvo V40 T4
56.9
70.7
78.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
104.2
172
174 in
Length
172 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Volvo V40 T4
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %

General
Mercedes A 250
Volvo V40 T4
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
B4164T

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Volvo V40 T4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T4
▶ REPLAY
15.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.01 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
45 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
488 mi
Range
631 mi
Mercedes A 250
488 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250
123.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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