The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 35,000

€ 26,400

€ 35,000
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 D4 Polestar Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57.4
73.1
80.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
73.1 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 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.11 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D4204T14
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
963 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 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