The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 21,600

€ 37,700

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 1.6D is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mercedes A 220 d
57
70.2
80.3
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.2 in
Width
70.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
56.4 in
103.9
167.4
106.3
169.3
167.4 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mercedes A 220 d
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.13 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mercedes A 220 d
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
D4164T
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mercedes A 220 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
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28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
38 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
659 mi
Range
756 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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