The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 28,800
€ 25,800
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D3 is 2.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
73.1 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
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
421 lb
12.23 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160
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 160
Straight-four 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
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
65 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
59 mpg
city
33 mpg
71 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1070 mi
Range
575 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
74 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).
102.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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
