The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 (17 - 19) vs. Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 34,700
€ 45,000
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 250 is 2.3 inches narrower and 6.2 inches lower.
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 D3 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
174.2
106.4
174.2
174.2 in
Length
174.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3840 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
677 lb
17.63 %
General
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 D3 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 D3 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
D4204T16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
158 hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
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15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.3 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.21 lb/hp
24.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
38 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
501 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
501 mi
621 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
117.5 kWh
111 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.8 cu ft
