The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 22,100
€ 33,300
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 2.0F is just 1.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
Volvo C30 2.0F
Mercedes A 250
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 2.0F
Mercedes A 250
3106 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0F
Mercedes A 250
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0F
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
B4204S4
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
143 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0F
136 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0F
Mercedes A 250
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
21.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0F
21.72 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0F
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0F
23 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
31 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
339 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo C30 2.0F
339 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
319.9 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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0F
319.9 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0F
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 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
