The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine DKG (20 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 49,000

€ 30,600

€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine 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 180 CDI.
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 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 T5 Twin Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
4125 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
950 lb
23.03 %

General
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
B3154T5
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
257 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
257 hp
108 hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
313 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
313 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Performance
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
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16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.4 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
16.05 lb/hp
29.4 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
138 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
No data
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1755 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
1755 mi
777 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
32.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
32.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
74 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









37.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft