The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18) vs. Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 32,000
€ 46,700
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance
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 T5 Polestar Performance
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
14.49 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 d
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
B4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
108 hp
247 hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
118 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.03 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
29.4 lb/hp
15.03 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
59 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
777 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
777 mi
473 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
82.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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
