Mercedes A class 2012 vs Volvo V40 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes A class is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo V40 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.1 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 211 HP | 115 - 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 350 NM | 220 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 13.8 seconds | 6.3 - 12.3 seconds | |
| In general, Volvo V40 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes A class. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 - 6.6 | 3.2 - 9.0 | |
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Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, a Mercedes A class with diesel engines consumes about the same amount of fuel per 100 km as a Volvo V40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes A class is smaller. Mercedes A class is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| 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: | ~ 1`974 kg | ~ 1`976 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`418 kg | ~ 1`369 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 556 kg | ~ 607 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem less than Volvo V40. Therefore, Volvo V40 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 6800 | |
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