The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 41,200

€ 26,400

€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 2.8 inches longer, 3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
467 lb
13.39 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
M
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
B4204T11
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
149 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
653 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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