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 2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Mercedes A 250.
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 250
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
104.2
172
107.4
174
172 in
Length
174 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 250
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.34 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 250
M
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 250
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
B5254T12
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.52 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
14.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 250
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
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
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
