The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 32,300

€ 26,700

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 D4 is 3.1 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 180
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 D4
Mercedes A 180
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.58 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 180
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D4204T14
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 180
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 180
56 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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