The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 29,300

€ 26,100

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 T5 is 16.7 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160.
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 160
1447
1782
2039
1440
1796
1992
1782 mm
Width
1796 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1447 mm
Height
1440 mm
2640
4252
2729
4419
4252 mm
Length
4419 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 160
1422 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
72 kg
5.06 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 160
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 160
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
B5254T3
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
217 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 160
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1375 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 160
149 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
6.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.55 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
32 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 160
23 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
443 mi
Range
486 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 T5
164.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
208 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
438 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L