The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 Sedan (19 - ..)
€ 31,900
€ 28,700
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 S40 T5 is 2.9 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 Sedan.
Volvo S40 T5
Mercedes A 180 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 T5
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
3228 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.1 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
M
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 S40 T5
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
B5254T7
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
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14.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
14.22 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
27 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
443 mi
Range
504 mi
Volvo S40 T5
443 mi
504 mi
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
164.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
