The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 26,500

€ 25,000

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0D is 4 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1447
1782
2039
1433
1780
2022
1782 mm
Width
1780 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1447 mm
Height
1433 mm
2640
4252
2699
4292
4252 mm
Length
4292 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1437 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg

Weight Difference:
77 kg
5.36 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D4204T
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1998 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
134 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
320 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
10.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0D
10.72 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
48 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
58 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
547 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L