The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 22,400

€ 37,000

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 220 d
56.6
70.2
80.3
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.6 in
Height
56.7 in
103.9
168
107.4
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 220 d
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.94 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 220 d
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
D4164T
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 220 d
118 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
718 mi
Range
621 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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