The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo S40 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 250 e Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 36,300
€ 37,300
€ 36,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 250 e Sedan.
Volvo S40 T5
Mercedes A 250 e 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 250 e Sedan
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4795 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.16 %
General
Volvo S40 T5
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
M
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo S40 T5
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid 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
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
227 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Volvo S40 T5
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Performance
Volvo S40 T5
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo S40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
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15.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
Volvo S40 T5
15.16 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo S40 T5
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Volvo S40 T5
23 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
16 mpg
city
No data
33 mpg
highway
No data
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
357 mi
Range
1553 mi
Volvo S40 T5
357 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
26.6 kWh
Volvo S40 T5
191.4 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
39 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo S40 T5
Mercedes A 250 e Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
