The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 33,000

€ 35,500

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.2 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
169.3
172 in
Length
169.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.89 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
D4204T14
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
56 mpg
city
49 mpg
65 mpg
highway
67 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
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