The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) vs. Volvo XC40 T2 (20 - ..)

€ 29,000
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 32,100
 Volvo XC40 T2 (20 - ..) Volvo XC40 T2
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes GLA 180 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 6.2 inches lower than the Volvo XC40 T2.
Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 T2
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
71
79.6
65
Blueprint Volvo XC40 T2 (20 - ..)
73.3
80.1
71 in
Width
73.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
58.8 in
Height
65 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint Volvo XC40 T2 (20 - ..)
106.4
174.2
173.9 in
Length
174.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 T2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.71 %
Volvo XC40 T2 (20 - ..)

General

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 T2
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
B3154T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
127 hp
Volvo XC40 T2
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 T2

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 T2
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T2

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.43 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
27.43 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 T2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC40 T2
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
533 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
533 mi
Volvo XC40 T2
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
119.4 kWh
Volvo XC40 T2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft