The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 28,800
€ 27,500
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 180.
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180
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 180
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
12.96 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180
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
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
642 mi
Range
486 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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

















