The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Volvo XC40 T4 AWD Geartronic (18 - 20)
€ 32,700

€ 38,600

€ 32,700
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 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 cm shorter, 5.9 cm narrower and 15.8 cm lower than the Volvo XC40 T4.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Volvo XC40 T4
1494
1804
2022
1652
1863
2034
1804 mm
Width
1863 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2034 mm
1494 mm
Height
1652 mm
2699
4417
2702
4425
4417 mm
Length
4425 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2702 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Volvo XC40 T4
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1781 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2220 kg

Weight Difference:
311 kg
17.46 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Volvo XC40 T4
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Volvo XC40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
B4204T47

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 bhp
187 bhp
Volvo XC40 T4
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
260 NM
300 NM
Volvo XC40 T4
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Volvo XC40 T4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T4
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13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.52 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
13.61 kg/bhp
9.52 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Volvo XC40 T4
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
72 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo XC40 T4
63 mpg
city
32 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 L
797 mi
Range
479 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
797 mi
479 mi
Volvo XC40 T4
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
80.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo XC40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Volvo XC40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
439 kg
421 L
Boot Capacity
460 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1336 L