The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 DKG (20 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 50,600
€ 32,700
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700
ⓘ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 0.8 cm longer, 5.9 cm wider and 15.8 cm taller than the Mercedes GLA 180 CDI.
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
Mercedes GLA 180 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 Recharge T5
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
1812 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2290 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
342 kg
18.87 %
General
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
B3154T5
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1477 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
257 bhp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
257 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
425 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
425 NM
260 NM
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Performance
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
165 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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7.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
7.05 kg/bhp
13.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
157 mpg
72 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
No data
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
48 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
1657 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
1657 mi
797 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
34.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
45 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 Recharge T5
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
478 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
421 L









1336 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L



















