The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) vs. Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Geartronic (18 - 20)

€ 29,000
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 45,400
 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Geartronic (18 - 20) Volvo XC40 T5
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400

ⓘ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 T5.
Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 T5
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
71
79.6
65
Blueprint Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Geartronic (18 - 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 T5 AWD Geartronic (18 - 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 T5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4894 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
637 lb
17.16 %
Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Geartronic (18 - 20)

General

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 T5
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
B4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
244 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
244 hp
Volvo XC40 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 T5

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 T5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T5

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.22 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
15.22 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 T5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
473 mi
Volvo XC40 T5
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft