Volvo XC40 is 31 mm (1.2 in) longer than Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Volvo XC40 is 38 mm (1.5 in) taller than Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Volvo XC40 has a wheelbase 25 mm (1 in) shorter than Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Blue solid line: Mercedes-Benz GLA; orange dashed line: Volvo XC40.The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.
Mercedes-Benz GLA is 4,409 mm (173.6 in) long and 1,613 mm (63.5 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,728 mm (107.4 in). Volvo XC40 is 4,440 mm (174.8 in) long and 1,651 mm (65 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,703 mm (106.4 in).
Volvo XC40 is 38 mm (1.5 in) wider than Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Blue solid line: Mercedes-Benz GLA; orange dashed line: Volvo XC40.
Mercedes-Benz GLA is 1,834 mm (72.2 in) wide and 1,613 mm (63.5 in) high. Volvo XC40 is 1,872 mm (73.7 in) wide and 1,651 mm (65 in) high.
Blue solid line: Mercedes-Benz GLA; orange dashed line: Volvo XC40.
Mercedes-Benz GLA is 1,834 mm (72.2 in) wide and 1,613 mm (63.5 in) high. Volvo XC40 is 1,872 mm (73.7 in) wide and 1,651 mm (65 in) high.
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A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.
350 Nm258 lb-ft (350 Nm)Better value on this metric
300 Nm221 lb-ft (300 Nm)
Engine and fuel
Fuel use
28.7 mpg8.2 L/100 km (EPA)34.4 mpg (EPA)Better value on this metric
27 mpg8.7 L/100 km (EPA)32.5 mpg (EPA)
Fuel tank
51.1 L
53.8 L
Practicality
Seats
5
5
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.mbusa.com
Source detailsExact unit factors: gal x 3.785411784; hp x 0.745699872; in x 25.4; lb x 0.45359237; lb-ft x 1.3558179483314004.
Range and efficiency: Natural Resources Canada, Fuel Consumption Ratings, checked . open.canada.ca
Source detailsNRCan Fuel Consumption Ratings, model year 2026 (Open Government Licence - Canada): model text "GLA 250 SUV", engine 2.0 L, transmission AM8, Combined (L/100 km) 8.2. Matched to this version by model, engine, transmission and drive; EPA cross-check 8.1 L/100 km (fueleconomy.gov: Mercedes-Benz GLA250 2026 Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM8) 29 mpg (id 49429)). https://open.canada.ca/data/dataset/98f1a129-f628-4ce4-b24d-6f16bf24dd64
Volvo XC40
Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.volvocars.com
Source detailsB4 FWD Gas (mild hybrid) column; https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/xc40/specifications/ -> length_mm "Vehicle length 174.8 in Wheelbase 106.4 in"; wheelbase_mm (same row); height_mm "Exterior Height 65.0 in"; width_mm "Front track width 63.0 in Width 73.7 in" [plain Width row; the mirror-inclusive 80.1 is its own row]; seats "Driveline FWD Transmission Automatic Number of seats 5 Curb weight 3670.7 lb" [B4 FWD column]; curb_weight_kg (same row); power_kw "145 kWh / 194 hp Max torque 221 lb-ft" [label kWh as printed, hp used; preliminary]; torque_nm (same row); fuel_consumption_epa_l100km "27 MPG combined (B4 FWD)" [EPA est.]; fuel_tank_l "Fuel Capacity 14.2 gal". EPA cross-check: fueleconomy.gov 2026 XC40 B4 combined 27 mpg = page 27 mpg. Exact factors: gal x 3.785411784; hp x 0.745699872; in x 25.4; l/100km = 235.214583 / mpg; lb x 0.45359237; lb-ft x 1.3558179483314004.