The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 30,800
€ 38,700
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 an inch lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 250
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 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 250
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.52 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 250
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 250
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
D5204T4
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 250
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
717 mi
Range
488 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
107 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
