Mercedes A class 2012 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
|
Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 6 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
|
The Volvo V40 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | no 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 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 (kg): | 1`935 | 1`910 | |
| 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 (€): | 12 400 | 9000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes A klase has
|
Volvo V40 has
| |