Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 68 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster.
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 8 cm longer than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
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).
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
