The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 27,400
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160 d
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
169.3
172 in
Length
169.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160 d
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 d
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 d
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 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160 d
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 d
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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 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
62 mpg
highway
69 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160 d
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
