The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 18) vs. Volvo XC40 T4 Geartronic (18 - 20)
€ 40,700

€ 36,600

€ 40,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 d is 2.3 inches narrower and 6.2 inches lower.
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Volvo XC40 T4
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 d
Volvo XC40 T4
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.38 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Volvo XC40 T4
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 d
Volvo XC40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
B4204T47

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
175 hp
187 hp
Volvo XC40 T4
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 T4
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Volvo XC40 T4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC40 T4
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20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
20.09 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Volvo XC40 T4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
49 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC40 T4
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
725 mi
Range
501 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
725 mi
501 mi
Volvo XC40 T4
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
98.8 kWh
127 kWh
Volvo XC40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Volvo XC40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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