The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 DRIVe is just 2.6 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 0.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1437
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
1782
2039
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1782 mm
Width
1780 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1437 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
2640
4266
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
2699
4292
4266 mm
Length
4292 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1428 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
43 kg
3.01 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
D4162T
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
270 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
12.64 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
78 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
74 mpg
78 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
66 mpg
city
67 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
88 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
74 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
352 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L