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Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Volvo XC40 Recharge

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mercedes-Benz GLA or Volvo XC40 Recharge? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between GLA and XC40 Recharge. Mercedes-Benz GLA Price starts at Rs.47.60 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 220d Diesel and Volvo XC40 Recharge Price starts at Rs.54.95 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Single. Mercedes-Benz GLA is 4 cylinder, 1950 cc Engine can generate 170 bhp @ 3400-4000 rpm power whereas Volvo XC40 Recharge can generate 238bhp power. In terms of mileage, GLA provides a mileage of 17.9 kmpl (base model), and XC40 Recharge has a range of 592 km/charge (base model).

GLA vs XC40 Recharge

Key HighlightsMercedes-Benz GLAVolvo XC40 Recharge
PriceRs.47.60 LakhRs.54.95 Lakh
Engine Capacity1950 ccN/A
Power170 bhp @ 3400-4000 rpm238bhp
Mileage/Range17.9 kmpl592 km/charge
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Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d Diesel car
220d Diesel
Rs. 47.60 Lakh
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Rs. 54.95 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

GLA specificationsXC40 Recharge specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
56.22 Lakh
58.03 Lakh
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
User Rating
4.2
3.9
Boot Space (Litres)
481 Litres
419 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
1950 cc
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Max Power (bhp @rpm)
170 bhp @ 3400-4000 rpm
238bhp
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

GLA Brakes, Suspension & TyresXC40 Recharge Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut& Coil Springs& Hydraulic Shock Absorbers& Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Four Link
Independent Suspension with Coil Springs& Hydraulic Shock Absorbers&Stabilizer Bar
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
-
Alloy wheels
Spare Wheel
-
Space Saver
Front Tyre Size
235/50 R18
235/50 R19
Rear Tyre Size
235/50 R18
255/45 R19
Turning Radius
5.92 meters
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Tyre Size Spare
235/50 R18 / 235/50 R18
255 / 45 R19
Wheels Size
R18
R19

Exterior

GLA ExteriorXC40 Recharge Exterior
Sunroof
No
checkYes
Power Windows
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable ORVMs
-
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
-
checkYes
Rear Wiper
-
checkYes
Rear Defogger
-
checkYes
Bootlid Opener
-
Electric Opening and Closing
Rain Sensing Wipers
checkYes
checkYes
Daytime Running Lights
-
LED
LED headlight
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LED
Automatic Headlamps
checkYes
checkYes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
checkYes

Instrumentation

GLA InstrumentationXC40 Recharge Instrumentation
Low Fuel Level Warning
-
checkYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
-
checkYes
Fuel level guage
Analogue
Digital
Shift Indicator
-
checkYes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

GLA Infotainment & CommunicationXC40 Recharge Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
checkYes
Android Auto
checkYes
checkYes
Voice Command
checkYes
checkYes
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
Touchscreen Size
-
9 inch
Bluetooth Compatibility
-
checkYes
Integrated Music System
-
checkYes
Speakers
-
13
AM/FM Radio
-
checkYes
Wireless Charger
-
checkYes
Basic Warranty
3 Years or 10000000 KMS
3 Years
Extended Warranty
8 years or unlimited kilometers
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Engine & Transmission

GLA Engine & TransmissionXC40 Recharge Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
1950 cc
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Engine Type
2.2-litre Diesel Engine
Dual Synchronous motor with permanent magnet
No. of Cylinders
4
-
No. of valves per cylinder
4
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Cylinder Configuration
No
-
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
7 Speed
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Power
170 bhp @ 3400-4000 rpm
238bhp
Torque
350 Nm @ 1400-3400 rpm
660 Nm
Battery Capacity
0.96 kwh
69 kwh
Battery Type
-
lithium-ion
Fast Charging
No
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Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive(FWD)
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ARAI Certified Economy
18 kmpl
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Comfort & Convenience

GLA Comfort & ConvenienceXC40 Recharge Comfort & Convenience
AC
-
ac
Rear AC Vents
-
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Automatic climate control
-
checkYes
Heater
-
checkYes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
-
Driver and Co-Driver
Cruise Control
checkYes
checkYes
Start / Stop Button
checkYes
No
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Leather streering wheels
-
checkYes
Drive Modes
4
-
Keyless Entry
checkYes
No
Electronic Parking Brake
-
checkYes
Parking Assist
-
Reverse Camera

Safety

GLA SafetyXC40 Recharge Safety
NCAP Rating
-
5 star
Airbags
6
7
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
Overspeed Warning
-
checkYes
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
Information not available
No
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
yes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Lane Departure Warning
-
checkYes
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
-
checkYes
Seat Belt Warning
-
checkYes
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
-
checkYes
Hill Assist
checkYes
checkYes

Dimensions & Capacity

GLA Dimensions & CapacityXC40 Recharge Dimensions & Capacity
Length
4424 mm
4440 mm
Width
1804 mm
1863 mm
Height
1494 mm
1652 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
2702 mm
Ground Clearance
183 mm
175 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 Litres
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Engine Oil Capacity
8 Litres
-
Boot Space
481 Litres
419 Litres
Kerb Weight
1605 kg
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Body Type
SUV
SUV

Pros & Cons

GLA Pros & ConsXC40 Recharge Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Good Ride Quality
  • Looks Better Than Before
  • Well Priced
  • Gets AWD (all-wheel drive) as standard
  • Cheaper than Kia EV6, BMW i4
  • Excellent performance
  • 3 yrs RSA, service, warranty on offer
  • 350km real world range is very good
Cons
  • Not too capable off the road
  • Regular variants not very powerful
  • Not very spacious at the back
  • Limited dealer network
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Detailed Comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLA and Volvo XC40 Recharge

Safety

GLA comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera. XC40 Recharge has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), Overspeed Warning, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.

Body

GLA has doors and seats. It is an with 481 Litres boot space, 50 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 183 mm. It is 1804 mm wide, 1494 mm high and 4424 mm long. It has 1605 kg kerb weight and 2699 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, XC40 Recharge is an with doors and seats 419 Litres boot space, 175 mm ground clearance.It has 1652 mm height, 4440 mm length, 1863 mm width, .

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Mercedes-Benz GLA and Volvo XC40 Recharge Owner Reviews

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    • KS
      Kasthuri Sindhu
      10 Month ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLA
      5.0
      Mecedes-Benz GLA Car is good & good mileage, comfortable to ride and home test drive was available in silver star car showroom.
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      KUMARV
      10 Month ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLA
      5.0
      The showroom visiting is very good experience and the sales executive is very knowledgeble to explain the car details and very good management with sales staff. Great test drive experience without any uncomfort. Total experience with the time we spent was very awesome. So I am suggesting that please visit and experience the luxury experience in silver star mercedes benz.
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    • JJ
      Julian Jhamb
      1 Year ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLA
      4.0
      Comfortable to ride and handling, high quality interiors
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    • DB
      Dhananjay Basu
      2 Year ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLA
      3.6
      This car has Exquisitely improved interiors and Powertrain choices available which is one of the best part.
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    • SN
      Shaik Niyaz
      2 Year ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLA
      4.4
      This car has fantastic performance good mileage, great design, great interior and good colour.
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      Prasad
      1 Year ago
      Review for Volvo XC40 Recharge
      3.7
      The twin motor car offers bonkers performance from a family crossover, but the whole range is impressively refined.
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    • ST
      Sameer Thakur
      1 Year ago
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      3.5
      A comfortable driving position, and spacious first- and second-row seating.
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    • R
      Reena
      2 Year ago
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      4.7
      nice electric car.
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    Mercedes-Benz GLA and Volvo XC40 Recharge FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Mercedes-Benz GLA?
    The on-road price of Mercedes-Benz GLA is Rs. 56.22 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Volvo XC40 Recharge?
    The on-road price of Volvo XC40 Recharge is Rs. 58.03 Lakh in New Delhi.