The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

€ 34,700
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 23,000
 Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 D2
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes A 250 is just 2.6 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 0.4 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 D2
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
1782
2039
1780 mm
Width
1782 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1433 mm
Height
1437 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
2640
4266
4292 mm
Length
4266 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 D2
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1780 kg
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 D2
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 D2
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
350 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 D2

Performance

Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 D2
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

92 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2

▶ REPLAY
6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
6.95 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Mercedes A 250
48 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
795 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
525 kg
Maximum Payload
334 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L