The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 24,500
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) Volvo C30 D3
€ 25,000
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 24,500
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 D3 is just an inch shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.46 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
M
Generation
W176
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 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D5204T5
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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