The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 24,000
€ 25,000
€ 24,000
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo C30 2.4i is just 2.6 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo C30 2.4i
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
4266
2699
4292
4266 mm
Length
4292 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1407 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg
Weight Difference:
47 kg
3.34 %
General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-five petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
B5244S4
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2435 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
168 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
230 NM
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
230 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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8.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.4i
8.38 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
34 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
459 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
159.2 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 2.4i
159.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
433 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L


















