The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 30,600

€ 38,700

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250
57.4
70.2
80.4
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
104.2
172
107.4
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250
3358 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.19 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
B4164T
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
18.87 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
39 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
631 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
631 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
115.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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