The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. Volvo XC40 D3 AWD (18 - 18)
€ 30,600
€ 36,200
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 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 CDI
Volvo XC40 D3
58.8
71
79.6
65
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
106.3
173.9
106.4
174.2
173.9 in
Length
174.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Volvo XC40 D3
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3937 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
763 lb
19.38 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Volvo XC40 D3
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Volvo XC40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
D4204T16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo XC40 D3
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 D3
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Volvo XC40 D3
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 D3
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29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.6 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
26.6 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Volvo XC40 D3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
777 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
610 mi
Volvo XC40 D3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Volvo XC40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft
