The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 28,000
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 28,200
 Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 T5 is just 2.6 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1447
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
1782
2039
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1782 mm
Width
1780 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1447 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
2640
4266
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4292
4266 mm
Length
4292 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
83 kg
5.5 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 160 CDI
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-five petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
B5254T7
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 160 CDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

196 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

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6.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.64 kg/bhp
16.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
32 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
22 mpg
city
61 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
352 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L