The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 24,500
€ 33,300
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 3.3 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 250.
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 250
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
4299
4266 mm
Length
4299 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 250
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.18 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 250
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 250
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D5204T5
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes A 250
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 250
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.71 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
6.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 250
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
731 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
