The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 200 (12 - 15)
€ 26,300
€ 27,700
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 D5 is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 200.
Volvo C30 D5
Mercedes A 200
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
167.4
106.3
169
167.4 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
Mercedes A 200
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.47 %
General
Volvo C30 D5
Mercedes A 200
M
Generation
W176
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 D5
Mercedes A 200
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D5244T8
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
154 hp
Mercedes A 200
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
Mercedes A 200
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.61 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
19.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
Mercedes A 200
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 200
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
565 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 200
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 D5
127.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
Mercedes A 200
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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



















