The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 d 8G-DCT (20 - ..)
€ 36,600

€ 37,300

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 D3 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 cm longer, 2.9 cm wider and 4.1 cm taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 d.
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
1652
1863
2034
1611
1834
2020
1863 mm
Width
1834 mm
2034 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1652 mm
Height
1611 mm
2702
4425
2729
4410
4425 mm
Length
4410 mm
2702 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
1681 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2180 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg

Weight Difference:
66 kg
3.93 %

General
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
X
Generation
H247
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 654
D4204T16
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3
148 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1300 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3
320 NM
280 NM
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
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 d
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11.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 D3
11.36 kg/bhp
14.17 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3
56 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
50 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
671 mi
Range
569 mi
Volvo XC40 D3
671 mi
569 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3
102.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
156 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
141 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3
Mercedes GLA 180 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
420 L









1336 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1420 L