The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 28,000
€ 38,700
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 250
57
70.2
80.3
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
103.9
168
107.4
174
168 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 250
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.21 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 250
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 260
B5254T7
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 250
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
15.01 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
13.5 gal
443 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
488 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 250
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
