The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (17 - 19) vs. Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
€ 56,900

€ 46,700

€ 56,900
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 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 T5 Polestar Performance.
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Volvo XC40 T5 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 T5 Polestar Performance
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
218 lb
5.87 %

General
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
X156
Generation
X
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
B4204T14

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
376 hp
247 hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
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9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.03 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
9.29 lb/hp
15.03 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
32 mpg
33 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gal
470 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
470 mi
473 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
140.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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