The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 d Sedan 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 24,800

€ 39,900

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,900
ⓘ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 DRIVe is 2.9 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 d Sedan.
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Mercedes A 220 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 DRIVe
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
3005 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
14.53 %

General
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
M
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
D4162T
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
113 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo S40 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
Performance
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
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26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
Volvo S40 DRIVe
26.59 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo S40 DRIVe
62 mpg
52 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
899 mi
Range
704 mi
Volvo S40 DRIVe
899 mi
704 mi
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo S40 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 DRIVe
Mercedes A 220 d Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








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