The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 35 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G (19 - ..)
€ 28,000

€ 47,500

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo C30 T5 is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 35 AMG.
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 35 AMG
57
70.2
80.3
55.3
70.7
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57 in
Height
55.3 in
103.9
168
107.4
174.6
168 in
Length
174.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 35 AMG
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.03 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 35 AMG
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 35 AMG
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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
302 hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 35 AMG
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 35 AMG
▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
32 mpg
Mercedes A 35 AMG
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
443 mi
Range
434 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
434 mi
Mercedes A 35 AMG
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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
Mercedes A 35 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Mercedes A 35 AMG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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