Mercedes A class 2012 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 14 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo V40. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1210 km in combined cycle | 1190 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 6 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butMercedes A class is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 9200 | |
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