The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 29,000

€ 39,200

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 D4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 220 d
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
104.2
172
107.4
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 220 d
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.37 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 220 d
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
D5204T4
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 220 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
867 mi
Range
689 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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