The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 34,900
€ 27,400
€ 34,900
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 a little. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
172 in
Length
169 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.24 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
47 mpg
city
56 mpg
64 mpg
highway
74 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
917 mi
Range
690 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
