The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..)
€ 27,000

€ 56,200

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 D4 is 7 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 45 AMG
57
70.2
80.3
55.4
72.8
78.4
70.2 in
Width
72.8 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57 in
Height
55.4 in
103.9
168
107.4
175
168 in
Length
175 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.18 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 45 AMG
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 139
D5204T
Engine Code
M 139.980

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
383 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 4745 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 45 AMG
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 AMG
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
9.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
56 mpg
highway
33 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
731 mi
Range
382 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
382 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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).
157.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 45 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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