The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 33,500
€ 27,400
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
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
169.3
172 in
Length
169.3 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
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 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
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 d
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
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 d
▶ REPLAY
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 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
56 mpg
city
55 mpg
65 mpg
highway
69 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
839 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 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).
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
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
