The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 26,500

€ 61,800

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 2.0D is 7.6 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
57
70.2
80.3
55.6
72.8
78.4
70.2 in
Width
72.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57 in
Height
55.6 in
103.9
167.4
107.4
175
167.4 in
Length
175 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.12 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
D4204T
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
416 hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
127 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
8.67 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
547 mi
Range
377 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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).
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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