The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 27,000
€ 25,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 7.7 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1420
1783
2041
1433
1780
2022
1783 mm
Width
1780 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1420 mm
Height
1433 mm
2647
4369
2699
4292
4369 mm
Length
4292 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1569 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg
Weight Difference:
209 kg
13.32 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D5204T6
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
10.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.6 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
66 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
867 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
451 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
