Volvo V40 (2012 – 2016) vs Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (2012 – 2015): specs compared
Both offer around 213 hp at most. The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.5 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 230 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,370 kg against 1,441 kg. At 4,369 mm, the Volvo V40 is 76 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse.
| Specification |
Volvo
V40
2012 – 2016
|
Mercedes-Benz
A-Klasse
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 17 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 114 – 213 hp | 90 – 211 hp |
| Torque | 24 – 400 Nm | 201 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 12.1 s | 6.5 – 13.8 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 230 km/h | 180 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.6 – 7.5 L/100 km | 3.6 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,369 mm | 4,293 mm |
| Width | 1,783 – 1,801 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,420 – 1,471 mm | 1,433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,646 – 2,647 mm | 1,699 – 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,441 – 1,635 kg | 1,370 – 1,505 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.