The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 36,900

€ 28,800

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 e is 6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
Mercedes A 250 e
Volvo C30 D4
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
168
174 in
Length
168 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250 e
Volvo C30 D4
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.67 %

General
Mercedes A 250 e
Volvo C30 D4
W177
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 e
Volvo C30 D4
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
D5204T

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
215 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
Mercedes A 250 e
Volvo C30 D4
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.54 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
17.23 lb/hp
19.54 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 e
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
No data
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1553 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
1553 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
26.6 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
26.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
40 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 e
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







31.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft