Mercedes A class 2015 vs Volvo V40 2016
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| 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 | 1.5 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 211 HP | 120 - 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 - 400 NM | 220 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 - 13.8 seconds | 6.3 - 10.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 - 6.7 | 3.4 - 5.9 | |
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Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | 144 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo V40 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 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 |
1157 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`971 kg | ~ 1`978 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`361 kg | ~ 1`499 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 610 kg | ~ 479 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than Volvo V40. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 11 400 | |
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