The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20) vs. Volvo XC40 B4 Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 37,100

€ 39,200

€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 220 is 2.3 inches narrower and 6.2 inches lower.
Mercedes GLA 220
Volvo XC40 B4
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 220
Volvo XC40 B4
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3772 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
12.04 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220
Volvo XC40 B4
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 220
Volvo XC40 B4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
B4204T47

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220
181 hp
194 hp
Volvo XC40 B4
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 B4
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220
Volvo XC40 B4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 B4
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220
18.33 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 B4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220
Volvo XC40 B4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220
36 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC40 B4
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
536 mi
Range
533 mi
Mercedes GLA 220
536 mi
533 mi
Volvo XC40 B4
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Volvo XC40 B4
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220
Volvo XC40 B4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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