The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine DKG (20 - 20) vs. Mercedes GLA 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 17)
€ 49,000

€ 38,000

€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,000
ⓘ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 250.
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
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 250
4125 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
5049 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
807 lb
19.56 %

General
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
X
Generation
X156
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
3-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
B3154T5
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
257 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
257 hp
208 hp
Mercedes GLA 250
313 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
313 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLA 250
Performance
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
127 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLA 250
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16.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
16.05 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
Fuel Economy
138 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
138 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
12.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
1755 mi
Range
544 mi
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
1755 mi
544 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
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).
121.2 kWh
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
32.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
74 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft









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