The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 4MATIC 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. Volvo XC40 T4 Geartronic (18 - 20)
€ 44,400

€ 36,600

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 250 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Volvo XC40 T4.
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T4
63.4
72.2
79.5
65
73.3
80.1
72.2 in
Width
73.3 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
63.4 in
Height
65 in
107.4
173.6
106.4
174.2
173.6 in
Length
174.2 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T4
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.09 %

General
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T4
H247
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
B4204T47

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
221 hp
187 hp
Volvo XC40 T4
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 T4
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC40 T4
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15.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.96 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
34 mpg
35 mpg
Volvo XC40 T4
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
453 mi
Range
501 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
453 mi
501 mi
Volvo XC40 T4
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
132.6 kWh
127 kWh
Volvo XC40 T4
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
280 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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