The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 24,200

€ 27,400

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 2.0D is just 3.3 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 d
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 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 d
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.76 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 d
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
D4204T
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
240 NM
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
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10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.6 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
50 mpg
76 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
37 mpg
city
66 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
567 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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 2.0D
117.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L