The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17)
€ 34,600
€ 33,600
€ 34,600
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 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 250.
Volvo XC40 D3
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 D3
Mercedes GLA 250
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.82 %
General
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 250
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
D4204T16
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3
148 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLA 250
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 250
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 250
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
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24.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.42 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3
24.58 lb/hp
15.42 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3
48 mpg
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
685 mi
Range
510 mi
Volvo XC40 D3
685 mi
510 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
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).
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 D3
100.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 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
