Mercedes A class 2015 vs Volvo V40 2012

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Mercedes A class
2015 - 2018
Volvo V40
2012 - 2016
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
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 - 2.11.6 - 2.5

Performance

Power: 90 - 211 HP115 - 254 HP
Torque: 180 - 400 NM220 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.4 - 13.8 seconds6.3 - 12.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.5 - 6.73.2 - 9.0
Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40.
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Ground clearance: 93 mm (3.7 inches)133 mm (5.2 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 m4.37 m
Width: 1.78 m1.83 m
Height: 1.43 m1.44 m
Mercedes A class is smaller.
Mercedes A class is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 341 litres335 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1157 litresno 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 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo V40.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`971~ 1`976
Safety:
Mercedes A class is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests.
Quality:
high

above average
Average price (€): 18 6009000
Pros and Cons: Mercedes A klase has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher children safety
  • fewer faults
Volvo V40 has
  • lower fuel consumption for diesel engines
  • higher ground clearance
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
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