The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 27,000
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 25,000
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 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 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.33 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D5204T6
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
44 mpg
city
34 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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