The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 200 (14 - 17) vs. Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 31,000

€ 38,400

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 200 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 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes GLA 200
Volvo XC40 D3 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
173.9
106.4
174.2
173.9 in
Length
174.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 200
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3706 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
631 lb
17.03 %

General
Mercedes GLA 200
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 200
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
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
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200
154 hp
158 hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes GLA 200
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
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19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.46 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 200
19.97 lb/hp
23.46 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 200
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes GLA 200
41 mpg
47 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
50 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
536 mi
Range
671 mi
Mercedes GLA 200
536 mi
671 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 200
109.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 200
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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