The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 220 d 7G-DCT (17 - 18)
€ 46,700

€ 38,500

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 0.1 cm longer, 5.9 cm wider and 15.8 cm taller than the Mercedes GLA 220 d.
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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
4424
4425 mm
Length
4424 mm
2702 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
1684 kg
Kerb Weight
1540 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2035 kg

Weight Difference:
144 kg
8.55 %

General
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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 220 d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
B4204T14
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
247 bhp
175 bhp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
350 NM
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Performance
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
107 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 d
▶ REPLAY
6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
6.82 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
32 mpg
city
56 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
473 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
473 mi
739 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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).
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 T5 Polestar Performance
134.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
421 L









1336 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L