The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 35,400

€ 40,200

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘ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 250 Sport.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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 250 Sport
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.91 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D4204T14
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 250 Sport
▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.92 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
14.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
917 mi
Range
493 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
493 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 250 Sport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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