The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17) vs. Volvo XC40 T3 (18 - 19)
€ 33,600

€ 32,500

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 T3.
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T3
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 T3
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.55 %

General
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T3
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
B3154T

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
154 hp
Volvo XC40 T3
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 T3
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T3
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC40 T3
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15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.42 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
39 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo XC40 T3
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
510 mi
Range
533 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
510 mi
533 mi
Volvo XC40 T3
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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
115.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Volvo XC40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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