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Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D4vsMercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015 A 220

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboHatchback2016-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) · Facelift 2015

A 220

184 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,476 km
    917 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,503kg3,314lb
1,425kg3,142lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
2,025kg4,464lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
75.4s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
30.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,476km917mi
Calculated
848km527mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,299mm169in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,433mm56in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,699mm106in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,553mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,552mm61in
Ground clearance
144mm6in
93mm4in
Trunk volume
335L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
1,157L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
56L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
154g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220PowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D44,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2205,500 rpm1,200-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
30.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
184 hp
137 kW

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 has 6 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
1,425 kg
3,142 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D47.2 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 2206.9 s

Although Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 has more power, Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220 and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220: 2.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
1,476 km
917 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
848 km
527 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
230 km/h
143 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
228 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.2 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4Mercedes-BenzA-class (W176)Facelift 2015A 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
1,425 kg
3,142 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,299 mm
169.3 in
Height
1,433 mm
56.4 in
Range score
1,476 km
917 mi
848 km
527 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
154 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km11.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi18.59 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal990 L262 US gal218 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,733 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 628 km (390 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 45 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W176) Facelift 2015 A 220

  • Is 78 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 6 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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