The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 23,000
€ 26,100
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 160
56.6
70.2
80.3
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.6 in
Height
56.7 in
103.9
168
107.4
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 160
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.65 %
General
Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 160
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
D4162T
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 160
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
795 mi
Range
486 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D2
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
