Volvo V40 vs Mercedes A class

masterboy123

Hello guys,

I need opinion which one is better buy between these two?

VOLVO V40 D3 150BHP SE GEartronic 2013, 2.0 Diesel.

vs

MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS AUTO 2013, 1.6 Petrol.

In terms of maintenance cost and durability. Also torque wise? Also depreciation factor.

I do ~ 15000 kms annually. And my office is nearby, so usually 10 kms daily.

Stheno

You need to give more detail

What sort of mileage and driving do you do?

masterboy123

i edited my post

Stheno wrote: »

You need to give more detail

What sort of mileage and driving do you do?

Stheno

masterboy123 wrote: »

i edited my post

Petrol sounds better suited to you tbh

bazz26

You don't need a diesel car based on that then.

Lexus CT200h might be worth considering too:

http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Lexus/CT200H/1.8i-Advance/201214379921072810/

masterboy123

Lexus CT200h looks real nice inside, didnt know about this model.

My main concern is depreciation with Lexus or Volvo or other Non-German cars. I know Mercedes/BMW/Audi retain somewhat a good value after 4-6 years of use.

My current petrol car is costing me deers when we go out for long drives and visit other cities which we do atleast twice a month.

bazz26 wrote: »

You don't need a diesel car based on that then.

Lexus CT200h might be worth considering too:

http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Lexus/CT200H/1.8i-Advance/201214379921072810/

Oafley Jones

bazz26 wrote: »

You don't need a diesel car based on that then.

Lexus CT200h might be worth considering too:

http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Lexus/CT200H/1.8i-Advance/201214379921072810/

Hated them both times I've had a loan of one. Dog slow and rotten in s design spec. Tiny boot as well. Phenomenally reliable though.

masterboy123

which one would you recommend?

Oafley Jones wrote: »

Hated them both times I've had a loan of one. Dog slow and rotten in s design spec. Tiny boot as well. Phenomenally reliable though.

bazz26

If your really worried about depreciation then a Golf is probably the best bet. You should be able to get a petrol Mk7 DSG for similar money. Mind you being petrol it will still have a fair bit of depreciation but being a Golf it will be less than other similar petrol cars.

http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Volkswagen/Golf/Highline-DSGAutomatic/201514387705921330/

masterboy123

thanks for your input.

we have seen a friend's Golf DSG and its a bit too tight for us. Not roomy. I saw A class 2013 model and seat were big enough and comfy.

i haven't seen Volvo V40 or Lexus in real yet.

bazz26 wrote: »

If your really worried about depreciation then a Golf is probably the best bet. You should be able to get a petrol Mk7 DSG for similar money. Mind you being petrol it will still have a fair bit of depreciation but being a Golf it will be less than other similar petrol cars.

http://www.driving.ie/used-cars/Volkswagen/Golf/Highline-DSGAutomatic/201514387705921330/

bazz26

I think the V40 will be ruled out so too as they are not known for their room. The interior of the Lexus is fairly roomy.

Oafley Jones

bazz26 wrote: »

I think the V40 will be ruled out so too as they are not known for their room. The interior of the Lexus is fairly roomy.

It isn't. Boot is tiny and awkward and space in back isn't great. Those batteries have to go somewhere. I know the v40 ain't too hot either though. No idea of the A-class, but it just looks small.

AMKC

How about a Volvo V50.

bazz26

The V50 is ancient at this stage, it was launched back in 2004, it's also narrow and legroom is tight.

masterboy123

dont really love its look tbh

AMKC wrote: »

How about a Volvo V50.

masterboy123

Been looking at BMW 3 series 2013 auto model.

its a bit more expensive as compared to Benz A class, but probably a better choice?