The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. Volvo XC40 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..)
€ 42,200

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€ 42,200
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€ 50,100
ⓘ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 B5.
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 B5
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 B5
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.24 %

General
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 B5
H247
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 B5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
B4204T14

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
221 hp
247 hp
Volvo XC40 B5
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 B5
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 B5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC40 B5
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15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.36 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 B5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 B5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
36 mpg
36 mpg
Volvo XC40 B5
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
405 mi
Range
516 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
405 mi
516 mi
Volvo XC40 B5
Environmental Impact
125 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
125 kWh
123.1 kWh
Volvo XC40 B5
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
Volvo XC40 B5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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