The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 46,700
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 32,700
 Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 46,700
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 T5 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 180 CDI.
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
1652
Blueprint Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
1863
2034
1494
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1804
2022
1863 mm
Width
1804 mm
2034 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1652 mm
Height
1494 mm
Blueprint Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
2702
4425
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4417
4425 mm
Length
4417 mm
2702 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
1684 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
Weight Difference:
214 kg
12.71 %
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
B4204T14
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
247 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
260 NM
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

Performance

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

165 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
6.82 kg/bhp
13.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
72 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
32 mpg
city
63 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
473 mi
797 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
134.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
421 L
1336 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L