The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 34,300

€ 38,400

€ 34,300
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 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 D3 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
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 200 CDI
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1681 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2180 kg

Weight Difference:
146 kg
8.69 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
D4204T16

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
134 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
134 bhp
158 bhp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
300 NM
320 NM
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
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11.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.64 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
11.46 kg/bhp
10.64 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
64 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
54 mpg
city
50 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 L
706 mi
Range
671 mi
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
706 mi
671 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 CDI
90.4 kWh
102.8 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
421 L
Boot Capacity
460 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1336 L