The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 27,400
€ 36,500
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 250
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
104.2
172
107.4
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 250
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.8 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 250
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
D5204T6
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 250
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.52 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
14.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 250
53 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
1014 mi
Range
431 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
