The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 D3 is just 1.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 160 d
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 160 d
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.18 %
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 160 d
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
D5204T5
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 160 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
35 mpg
city
55 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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