The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 200 d 7G-DCT (17 - 19)
€ 45,400

€ 36,500

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 D4 Polestar Performance is 2.3 inches wider and 6.2 inches taller.
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 200 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 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 200 d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4960 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.24 %

General
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 200 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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 200 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
D4204T12
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
134 hp
Mercedes GLA 200 d
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 200 d
Performance
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 200 d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 200 d
▶ REPLAY
19.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.34 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
19.42 lb/hp
25.34 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 200 d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
47 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes GLA 200 d
41 mpg
city
47 mpg
51 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
671 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
671 mi
739 mi
Mercedes GLA 200 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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
102.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 200 d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 D4 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 200 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft