The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

€ 61,800
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) Mercedes A 45 S AMG
€ 26,300
 Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 45 S AMG is 7.6 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D5.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Volvo C30 D5
55.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
72.8
78.4
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
72.8 in
Width
70.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.6 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
107.4
175
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
175 in
Length
167.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Volvo C30 D5
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.4 %
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Volvo C30 D5
W177
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Volvo C30 D5
168 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

▶ REPLAY
8.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8.67 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
28 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
33 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
377 mi
Range
601 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
377 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
159.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft