The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 B5 AWD Geartronic (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17)
€ 50,100
€ 33,600
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 B5 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 250.
Volvo XC40 B5
Mercedes GLA 250
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 B5
Mercedes GLA 250
3913 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
5027 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
18.02 %
General
Volvo XC40 B5
Mercedes GLA 250
X
Generation
X156
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 B5
Mercedes GLA 250
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
B4204T14
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC40 B5
247 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo XC40 B5
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 250
Performance
Volvo XC40 B5
Mercedes GLA 250
112 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 B5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
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15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.42 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 B5
15.84 lb/hp
15.42 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 B5
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo XC40 B5
36 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
516 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo XC40 B5
516 mi
510 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
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).
115.6 kWh
Volvo XC40 B5
123.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 B5
Mercedes GLA 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
