The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 39,100
€ 27,000
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.81 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30 mpg
city
52 mpg
49 mpg
highway
71 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
653 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
