The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 30,500
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500
ⓘ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 180 d.
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 d
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 180 d
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
126 kg
8.12 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 d
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 607
D5204T5
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
108 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.19 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
13.19 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
76 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
36 mpg
city
67 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
642 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
