Mercedes A class 2018 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 387 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 265 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 260 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 62 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes A class is 8 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1210 litres | 1500 litres | |
| Mercedes A class has 35 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 290 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V40 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 30 400 | 11 400 | |
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