The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 24,500

€ 29,700

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 D3 is 15.3 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 d
1447
1782
2039
1440
1796
1992
1782 mm
Width
1796 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1447 mm
Height
1440 mm
2640
4266
2729
4419
4266 mm
Length
4419 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 d
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
91 kg
5.92 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 d
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
D5204T5
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
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10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
42 mpg
city
60 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
731 mi
Range
668 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L