The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 28,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 D4 is just 1.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57
70.2
80.3
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.2 in
Width
70.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
56.4 in
103.9
168
106.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.83 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
D5204T
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
35 mpg
city
60 mpg
56 mpg
highway
74 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
731 mi
Range
710 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
71.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft





















