The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

€ 26,500
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 24,500
 Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 D5 is just an inch shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
Volvo C30 D5
Mercedes A 180
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
168 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
Mercedes A 180
3221 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.24 %
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 D5
Mercedes A 180
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 180
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
Mercedes A 180
140 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
565 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 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