The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 33,700

€ 28,200

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 T5 is 7.7 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 1.3 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1420
1783
2041
1433
1780
2022
1783 mm
Width
1780 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1420 mm
Height
1433 mm
2647
4369
2699
4292
4369 mm
Length
4292 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1583 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
2000 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
158 kg
9.98 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 160 CDI
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
B4204T11
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
242 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
350 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 160 CDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
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6.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.54 kg/bhp
16.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
48 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35 mpg
city
61 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
653 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 T5
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
417 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L