Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Volvo XC40
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Mercedes-BenzGLA | VolvoXC40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2020 | February 2018 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid | Mild hybrid |
| Power | 134 bhp | 161–194 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 10 s | 7.6–8.6 s (better) |
| Top speed | 124 mph (better) | 112 mph |
| Engine or motors | 1,332 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol, 100 kW (136 hp), with a 10 kW mild-hybrid motor; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figure | Petrol mild hybrid: B3 120 kW (163 hp), B4 145 kW (197 hp); bhp converted from Volvo's kW figures |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 265 Nm (B3), 300 Nm (B4) |
| Gearbox | 7G-DCT dual-clutch automatic | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Economy (WLTP) | 42.9 mpg (better) | 42.8 mpg |
| Efficiency | 42.9 mpg (WLTP combined) | 42.8 mpg (WLTP combined) |
| CO2 emissions | 148 g/km (WLTP combined) | 149 g/km (WLTP combined) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 425 litres | 443 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,412 mm | 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,873 mm |
| Weight | From 1,588 kg | From 1,688 kg |
| Boot | 425 litres | 443 litres (569 litres maximum) with the rear seats up; 1,432 litres folded |
| Towing | 1,600 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked | 1,600 kg (B3), 2,000 kg (B4) |
| Size | 4,412 mm long, 1,834 mm wide without mirrors (2,020 mm with), 1,616 mm high; 11.4 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,588 kg | 4,440 mm long, 1,873 mm wide (2,034 mm with mirrors), 1,652 mm high; 2,702 mm wheelbase; 11 m turning circle; running-order mass 1,688 kg |
