The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 35,400
€ 28,200
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 D5
56.4
70.1
79.6
57
70.2
80.3
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.4 in
Height
57 in
106.3
169.3
103.9
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 D5
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
2.86 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 D5
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 D5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
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15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.21 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
30 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
541 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
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).
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).
141.9 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
