The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 250 (17 - 19) vs. Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)

€ 34,700
Mercedes GLA 250 (17 - 19) Mercedes GLA 250
€ 46,700
 Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700

ⓘ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 0.1 cm shorter, 5.9 cm narrower and 15.8 cm lower than the Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
1494
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 250 (17 - 19)
1804
2022
1652
Blueprint Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
1863
2034
1804 mm
Width
1863 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2034 mm
1494 mm
Height
1652 mm
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 250 (17 - 19)
2699
4424
Blueprint Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
2702
4425
4424 mm
Length
4425 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2702 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1684 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2220 kg
Mercedes GLA 250 (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
249 kg
14.79 %
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)

General

Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
B4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 bhp
247 bhp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
350 NM
400 NM
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance

Performance

Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 250

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
6.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 250
6.9 kg/bhp
6.82 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
46 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
54 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
501 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
501 mi
473 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
117.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
536 kg
421 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1336 L