The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 19,900

€ 41,400

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6 is just 3.3 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 250 Sport
1447
1782
2039
1433
1780
2022
1782 mm
Width
1780 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1447 mm
Height
1433 mm
2640
4266
2699
4299
4266 mm
Length
4299 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 250 Sport
1354 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
151 kg
10.03 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 250 Sport
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
B4164S3
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
215 bhp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 250 Sport
115 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 Sport
▶ REPLAY
13.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
13.68 kg/bhp
7 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
488 mi
Range
519 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
519 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
127 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
346 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L