The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17) vs. Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 33,600

€ 45,400

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 250 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 6.2 inches lower than the Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
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
173.9
106.4
174.2
173.9 in
Length
174.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.13 %

General
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
D4204T12

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
197 hp
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.42 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.42 lb/hp
19.42 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
39 mpg
47 mpg
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
510 mi
Range
671 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
510 mi
671 mi
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 250
115.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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