The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 ECO Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 31,800
€ 28,000
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 D4 ECO is 7 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Mercedes A 180
1420
1783
2041
1433
1780
2022
1783 mm
Width
1780 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1420 mm
Height
1433 mm
2647
4369
2699
4299
4369 mm
Length
4299 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Mercedes A 180
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2025 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
220 kg
13.62 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Mercedes A 180
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

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

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
187 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
187 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180
400 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
400 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Mercedes A 180
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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8.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.63 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
8.64 kg/bhp
11.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
71 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes A 180
58 mpg
city
42 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
963 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
963 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
82.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
410 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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