Volvo V40 (2012 – 2016) vs Mercedes-Benz GLA (2013 – 2017): specs compared
Both offer around 213 hp at most. The Volvo V40 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.1 s. The Mercedes-Benz GLA has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 230 km/h. The Volvo V40 uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 4.0 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is the lighter car, from 1,320 kg against 1,441 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
V40
2012 – 2016
|
Mercedes-Benz
GLA
2013 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2016 | 2013 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 15 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 114 – 213 hp | 110 – 211 hp |
| Torque | 24 – 400 Nm | 249 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 – 12.1 s | 7.1 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 230 km/h | 190 – 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.6 – 7.5 L/100 km | 4.0 – 13.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,369 mm | 4,417 mm |
| Width | 1,783 – 1,801 mm | 1,803 mm |
| Height | 1,420 – 1,471 mm | 1,494 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,646 – 2,647 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,441 – 1,635 kg | 1,320 – 1,535 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.