The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18) vs. Volvo XC40 Recharge T4 DKG (20 - ..)
€ 32,000

€ 49,600

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same length, but the Mercedes GLA 180 d is 2.3 inches narrower and 6.2 inches lower.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Volvo XC40 Recharge T4
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
174.2
106.4
174.2
174.2 in
Length
174.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Volvo XC40 Recharge T4
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3995 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5049 lb

Weight Difference:
820 lb
20.53 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Volvo XC40 Recharge T4
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Volvo XC40 Recharge T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
B3154T10

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
108 hp
208 hp
Volvo XC40 Recharge T4
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
299 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
192 lb‑ft
299 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 Recharge T4
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Volvo XC40 Recharge T4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 Recharge T4
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29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
29.4 lb/hp
19.21 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 Recharge T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Volvo XC40 Recharge T4
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
131 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
59 mpg
131 mpg
Volvo XC40 Recharge T4
50 mpg
city
No data
65 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
777 mi
Range
1657 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
777 mi
1657 mi
Volvo XC40 Recharge T4
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).
34.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
82.2 kWh
34.1 kWh
Volvo XC40 Recharge T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
72 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Volvo XC40 Recharge T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft