The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 26,300

€ 61,800

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 D3 is 17.9 cm shorter, 6.8 cm narrower and 3.5 cm taller than the Mercedes A 45 S AMG.
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
1447
1782
2039
1412
1850
1992
1782 mm
Width
1850 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1447 mm
Height
1412 mm
2640
4266
2729
4445
4266 mm
Length
4445 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
1551 kg
Kerb Weight
1635 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2100 kg

Weight Difference:
84 kg
5.14 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
M
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
D5204T5
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
416 bhp
at 6750 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
416 bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
500 NM
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
127 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
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10.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.93 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.48 kg/bhp
3.93 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
49 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
642 mi
Range
377 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
377 mi
Mercedes A 45 S 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).
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
349 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L