The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 56,200

€ 45,400

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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. The Mercedes GLA 45 AMG is 0.8 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and 9.3 inches lower than the Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
55.7
71
79.6
65
73.3
80.1
71 in
Width
73.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
55.7 in
Height
65 in
106.3
175
106.4
174.2
175 in
Length
174.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.65 %

General
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
D4204T12

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
355 hp
197 hp
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
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9.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.42 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
9.84 lb/hp
19.42 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
31 mpg
47 mpg
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
464 mi
Range
671 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
464 mi
671 mi
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
142.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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