The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 28,800

€ 26,400

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57.4
70.2
80.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.2 in
Width
70.1 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.4 in
104.2
172
106.3
169.3
172 in
Length
169.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3391 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.91 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D4162T
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
788 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft