The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 35,000
€ 33,300
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 250.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 250
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 250
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.54 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 250
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 250
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 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 250
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
963 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 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
