Mercedes A class 2012 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 20 HP more power than Volvo V40, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2012 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
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, if possible |
1157 litres | no data | |
| 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: | 2`010 kg | 2`040 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 8200 | 6800 | |
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