The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 22,700
€ 28,400
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 2.0 is just 1.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Volvo C30 2.0
Mercedes A 180 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
168
106.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
Mercedes A 180 d
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.35 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
Mercedes A 180 d
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
B4204S3
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
Mercedes A 180 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
22 mpg
city
55 mpg
41 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
