The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 T3 (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 32,500
€ 37,000
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 T3 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 220 CDI.
Volvo XC40 T3
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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 T3
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.7 %
General
Volvo XC40 T3
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 T3
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B3154T
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
154 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Volvo XC40 T3
154 hp
168 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC40 T3
195 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Performance
Volvo XC40 T3
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
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23.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T3
23.55 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 T3
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo XC40 T3
37 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
533 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo XC40 T3
533 mi
706 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo XC40 T3
119.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 T3
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
915 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
