The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 28,000
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 T5
€ 26,400
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 T5 is just 1.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
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 T5 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.14 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
B5254T7
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft