The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 B4 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 42,900
€ 30,600
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 B4 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 6.2 inches taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 CDI.
Volvo XC40 B4
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
65
73.3
80.1
58.8
71
79.6
73.3 in
Width
71 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
65 in
Height
58.8 in
106.4
174.2
106.3
173.9
174.2 in
Length
173.9 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 B4
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
3898 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
723 lb
18.55 %
General
Volvo XC40 B4
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 B4
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
B4204T47
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
194 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC40 B4
194 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC40 B4
221 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Performance
Volvo XC40 B4
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 B4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 B4
20.09 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 B4
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo XC40 B4
36 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
516 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo XC40 B4
516 mi
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo XC40 B4
123.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 B4
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
