The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 d 7G-DCT (17 - 18) vs. Volvo XC40 D3 (18 - 20)
€ 38,500

€ 34,600

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600
ⓘ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 D3
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 D3
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.68 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Volvo XC40 D3
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Volvo XC40 D3
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
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
175 hp
148 hp
Volvo XC40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 D3
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Volvo XC40 D3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC40 D3
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19.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
19.4 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Volvo XC40 D3
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
56 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3
47 mpg
city
43 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
739 mi
Range
685 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
739 mi
685 mi
Volvo XC40 D3
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
86.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Volvo XC40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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