Mercedes A class engine produces 11 HP more power than Volvo V40, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.
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:
335 litres
324 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1195 litres
1500 litres
Mercedes A class has 11 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 305 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.
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