The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 27,000
€ 26,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 D3 is 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160 CDI
55.9
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
55.9 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 D3
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.1 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160 CDI
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
D5204T6
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
62 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 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
