The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
€ 26,300

€ 50,200

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘ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 10.1 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1447
1782
2039
1417
1780
2022
1782 mm
Width
1780 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1447 mm
Height
1417 mm
2640
4266
2699
4367
4266 mm
Length
4367 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2050 kg

Weight Difference:
4 kg
0.26 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
D5204T5
Engine Code
M 133.980

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
355 bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 2250 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
450 NM
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.38 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
4.38 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
36 mpg
city
32 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
642 mi
Range
505 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L