The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 38,400

€ 39,300

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 0.8 cm longer, 5.9 cm wider and 15.8 cm taller than the Mercedes GLA 220 CDI.
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
1652
1863
2034
1494
1804
2022
1863 mm
Width
1804 mm
2034 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1652 mm
Height
1494 mm
2702
4425
2699
4417
4425 mm
Length
4417 mm
2702 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
1681 kg
Kerb Weight
1595 kg
2180 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2075 kg

Weight Difference:
86 kg
5.12 %

General
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
D4204T16
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
158 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
158 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
320 NM
350 NM
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Performance
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.49 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
10.64 kg/bhp
9.49 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
58 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
50 mpg
city
48 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
671 mi
Range
710 mi
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
671 mi
710 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
102.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D3 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
499 kg
Maximum Payload
480 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
421 L









1336 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L