The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 22,400
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 36,500
 Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 250
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 15.3 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 0.8 cm lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 250
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
1782
2039
1445
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
1796
1992
1782 mm
Width
1796 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1437 mm
Height
1445 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
2640
4266
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
2729
4419
4266 mm
Length
4419 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 250
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1455 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1965 kg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.91 %
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 250
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
D4164T
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes A 250
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 250
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

86 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.58 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
6.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 250
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
431 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L