Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 50 HP less power than Volvo V40, but torque is 150 NM more than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later.
Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
341 litres
324 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1157 litres
1500 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 17 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo V40 (by 343 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
