The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 28,000
€ 33,300
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 250.
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 250
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 250
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
249 lb
7.49 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 250
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 250
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
B5254T7
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 250
149 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
443 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
