The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 33,000
€ 36,500
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 T5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 2.5 cm lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 250
1420
1783
2041
1445
1796
1992
1783 mm
Width
1796 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1420 mm
Height
1445 mm
2647
4369
2729
4419
4369 mm
Length
4419 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 250
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1455 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.32 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 250
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 250
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
B5254T12
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2497 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
251 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
221 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 bhp
221 bhp
Mercedes A 250
360 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
360 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 250
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
6.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.58 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5
6.25 kg/bhp
6.58 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
36 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 250
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
488 mi
Range
431 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
185 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L














