The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 250 (17 - 19)

€ 46,700
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20) Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 34,700
 Mercedes GLA 250 (17 - 19) Mercedes GLA 250
€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 0.1 cm longer, 5.9 cm wider and 15.8 cm taller than the Mercedes GLA 250.
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
1652
Blueprint Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
1863
2034
1494
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 250 (17 - 19)
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 250 (17 - 19)
2699
4424
4425 mm
Length
4424 mm
2702 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
1684 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1970 kg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (19 - 20)
Weight Difference:
249 kg
14.79 %
Mercedes GLA 250 (17 - 19)

General

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
B4204T14
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
247 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
247 bhp
208 bhp
Mercedes GLA 250
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
400 NM
350 NM
Mercedes GLA 250

Performance

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 250

▶ REPLAY
6.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.9 kg/bhp
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
6.82 kg/bhp
6.9 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
32 mpg
city
34 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
54 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
473 mi
Range
501 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
473 mi
501 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
134.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6
189 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo XC40 T5 Polestar Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
421 L
1336 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L