The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 26,500

€ 36,700

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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
167.4
106.3
169
167.4 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.99 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 220 CDI
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
D4204T
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 220 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
547 mi
Range
756 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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