The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 DKG (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
€ 50,600

€ 29,000

€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 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.
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
Mercedes GLA 180
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 Recharge T5
Mercedes GLA 180
3995 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
919 lb
23.01 %

General
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
Mercedes GLA 180
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
Mercedes GLA 180
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
B3154T5
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
257 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
257 hp
120 hp
Mercedes GLA 180
313 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
313 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180
Performance
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
Mercedes GLA 180
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180
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15.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
15.54 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
Mercedes GLA 180
Fuel Economy
131 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
131 mpg
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1657 mi
Range
545 mi
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
1657 mi
545 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
Environmental Impact
34.1 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).
108 kWh
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
34.1 kWh
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
72 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
Mercedes GLA 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









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