The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 33,500

€ 26,000

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 3.1 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.58 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
D4204T14
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 160 CDI
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
56 mpg
city
52 mpg
65 mpg
highway
71 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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