The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport (15 - 18)
€ 31,900
€ 38,100
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,100
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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 T4
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.92 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250 Sport
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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 Sport
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250 Sport
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
457 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
457 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250 Sport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
