The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09)
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 45 AMG is 4.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo C30 T5
55.8
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
55.8 in
Height
57 in
106.3
171.9
103.9
167.4
171.9 in
Length
167.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo C30 T5
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.58 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo C30 T5
W176
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
B5254T7

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo C30 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
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9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
13.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
41 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
505 mi
Range
410 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
178.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 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