The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 AWD (18 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18)
€ 36,200
€ 32,000
€ 36,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo XC40 D3 is 2.3 inches wider and 6.2 inches taller.
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
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
174.2
174.2 in
Length
174.2 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
3937 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
763 lb
19.38 %
General
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
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 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 d
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26.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3
26.6 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3
43 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
38 mpg
city
50 mpg
46 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo XC40 D3
610 mi
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 D3
113.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
