The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 28,500

€ 27,400

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 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 160 d.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Mercedes A 160 d
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 D3
Mercedes A 160 d
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.81 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Mercedes A 160 d
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
D5204T6
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Mercedes A 160 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
▶ REPLAY
23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.57 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
53 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
60 mpg
highway
69 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
848 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
848 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
90.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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