The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
€ 36,600

€ 34,300

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 d.
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
173.9
174.2 in
Length
173.9 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
3706 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
465 lb
12.55 %

General
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
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 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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25.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.01 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D3
25.04 lb/hp
30.01 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3
47 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
42 mpg
city
52 mpg
50 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
671 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo XC40 D3
671 mi
797 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3
102.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 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