The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 37,000

€ 46,700

€ 37,000
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 Mercedes GLA 220 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 T5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Volvo XC40 T5 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 220 CDI
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1684 kg
2020 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2220 kg

Weight Difference:
149 kg
8.85 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
B4204T14

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
168 bhp
247 bhp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
350 NM
400 NM
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
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9.14 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
9.14 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
64 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 L
706 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
706 mi
473 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
90.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
421 L
Boot Capacity
460 L









1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1336 L