The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 28,800

€ 34,200

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 D4 is 6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 220
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 220
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.52 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 220
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 220
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
D5204T
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 220
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
17.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 220
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
642 mi
Range
431 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 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