The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17) vs. Volvo XC40 D3 AWD Geartronic (18 - 20)

€ 31,200
Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 38,600
 Volvo XC40 D3 AWD Geartronic (18 - 20) Volvo XC40 D3
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 D3.
Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 D3
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
71
79.6
65
Blueprint Volvo XC40 D3 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 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint Volvo XC40 D3 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 D3
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3840 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
677 lb
17.63 %
Volvo XC40 D3 AWD Geartronic (18 - 20)

General

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 D3
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
D4204T16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
148 hp
Volvo XC40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 D3

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 D3
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D3

▶ REPLAY
26.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.95 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
26.37 lb/hp
25.95 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 D3
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
43 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
565 mi
621 mi
Volvo XC40 D3
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
104.1 kWh
111 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180
Volvo XC40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft