The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 27,000
€ 26,100
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 D4 is 6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 160
57
70.2
80.3
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57 in
Height
56.7 in
103.9
168
107.4
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 160
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.11 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 160
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 160
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
D5204T
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 160
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
731 mi
Range
486 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
