The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 56,200

€ 39,100

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 45 AMG is 3 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
55.4
72.8
78.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
72.8 in
Width
70.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.4 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
175
104.2
172
175 in
Length
172 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.35 %

General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
W177
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
B4204T11

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
383 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
354 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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9.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.32 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
28 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
382 mi
Range
653 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
382 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
157.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft









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