The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
€ 31,900
€ 36,400
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 250.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250
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
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.4 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
B5204T8
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
482 mi
Range
536 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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

















