The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC40 D3 (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 34,600
Volvo XC40 D3 (18 - 20) Volvo XC40 D3
€ 32,700
 Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo XC40 D3 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 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
65
Blueprint Volvo XC40 D3 (18 - 20)
73.3
80.1
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71
79.6
73.3 in
Width
71 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
65 in
Height
58.8 in
Blueprint Volvo XC40 D3 (18 - 20)
106.4
174.2
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
174.2 in
Length
173.9 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Volvo XC40 D3 (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.91 %
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
D4204T16
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

Performance

Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3
24.58 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3
48 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
43 mpg
city
52 mpg
52 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
685 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo XC40 D3
685 mi
797 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3
100.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft