The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 28,800

€ 36,700

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.02 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 220 CDI
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
D5204T6
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 220 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
65 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
59 mpg
city
43 mpg
71 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
1070 mi
Range
756 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft