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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance is 2.3 inches wider and 6.2 inches taller.
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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
174.2
174.2 in
Length
174.2 in
106.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
3713 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4486 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
8.54 %
General
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
247 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
247 hp
175 hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
295 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 220 d
▶ REPLAY
15.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.4 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
15.03 lb/hp
19.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
26 mpg
city
47 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
304 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
