The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 28,000

€ 31,800

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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 200 d.
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 200 d
57
70.2
80.3
56.4
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
103.9
168
106.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 200 d
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.53 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 200 d
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B5254T7
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 200 d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
19 mpg
city
51 mpg
37 mpg
highway
69 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
443 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft