The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 36,500

€ 36,700

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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 T5
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3622 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
5.96 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Mercedes A 220 CDI
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B4204T11
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
242 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Mercedes A 220 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
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14.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.97 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
37 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
554 mi
Range
756 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
554 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
121.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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