The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 1.6 (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 d Sedan (19 - ..)
€ 21,900

€ 30,200

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 S40 1.6 is 2.9 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 d Sedan.
Volvo S40 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
57.2
69.7
79.6
56.9
70.7
78.4
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.2 in
Height
56.9 in
103.9
176.2
107.4
179.1
176.2 in
Length
179.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo S40 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.12 %

General
Volvo S40 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
M
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
B4164S3
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
99 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo S40 1.6
111 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Performance
Volvo S40 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
115 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
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31.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.85 lb/hp
Volvo S40 1.6
31.06 lb/hp
27.85 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo S40 1.6
33 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
482 mi
Range
668 mi
Volvo S40 1.6
482 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo S40 1.6
134.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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