Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Volvo EX40 Comparison

Compare the Mercedes-Benz GLA and Volvo EX40 on Carbike360 - price, specs, driving range, performance, features, charging time, and more.

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 costs ₹51.80 Lakh, while the Volvo EX40 Plus} is priced at ₹50.10 Lakh.

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 is powered by a 1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine and delivers 161 bhp @ 5500 rpm with a mileage of 17.4., Whereas Volvo EX40 Plus is an Electric car, it delivers 475 driving range with a 69 kWh, Lithium Ion, 500 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan battery capacity.

Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Volvo EX40 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLA	Volvo EX40
Engine Capacity	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	-
Power	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	-
Transmission	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric

Mercedes-Benz GLA

₹ 51.80 Lakh

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Volvo EX40

₹ 50.10 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

51.80 Lakh

50.10 Lakh

EMI

₹95,648

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹92,509

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

4.4

4.5

NCAP Rating

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Colors

Mercedes-Benz GLA Colours

Volvo EX40 Colours

Frunk Storage

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Seating Capacity

5 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Fuel Tank Capacity

43 litres

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Bootspace

425 litres

419 litres

No of Rows

2 Rows

Tank Capacity

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CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

DC Fast Charging

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Top Speed

210 kmph

180 kmph

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

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Driving Range

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475 km

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

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Engine

1332 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

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Alternate Fuel

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Fuel Type

Petrol

Electric

Battery

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69 KWh, Lithium Ion, 500 Kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan

Battery Charging

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

8.9 seconds

7.3 seconds

Electric Motor

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2 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Placed At One Motor Each On Front And Rear Axle

Drivetrain

FWD

RWD

AC Regular Charging

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Transmission

Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic - 1 Gears

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Engine Type

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Dual Synchronous Motor With Permanent Magnet

AC Fast Charging

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City Mileage

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Range

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475 km

Highway Mileage

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Max Motor Performance

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238 Bhp, 420 Nm

Mileage (ARAI)

17.4 kmpl

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

161 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

8.9 seconds

7.3 seconds

Electric Motor Assist

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Regenerative Braking

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Idle Start/Stop

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Acceleration

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Ground Clearance

183 mm

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Kerb Weight

1570 kg

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Length

4412 mm

4440 mm

Wheelbase

2729 mm

2702 mm

Width

1834 mm

1863 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1616 mm

1647 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Minimum Turning Radius

5.7 metres

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Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut With Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar

MacPherson Strut, Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar

Front Tyres

235 / 50 R18

235 / 50 R19

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Rear Tyres

235 / 50 R18

255 / 45 R19

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Rear Suspension

Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar

Independent Suspension With Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers,Stabilizer Bar

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Tyres

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Steering

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Additional Steering Features

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Rub-strips

Silver

Roof Rails

Roof-mounted Antenna

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Shark Fin Antenna

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Body-coloured Bumpers

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Driver Armrest

Headrests

Front & Rear

Interior Colours

Black, Macchiato Beige / Black With Optional Walnut Brown Wood Trim

Charcoal

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

60:40

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver Seat Adjustment

10 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support Forward / Back)

10 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

10 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 Memory Presets (seat: Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back, Seat Height: Up / Down, Lumbar: Up / Down, Lumbar: Forward / Back) + 4 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down, Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back)

10 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Seat Height Up / Down, Lumbar Up / Down, Lumbar Forward / Back) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Seat Upholstery

Artificial Leather

Interiors

Dual Tone

Single Tone

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Third Row Seat

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Third Row Seat Adjustment

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Third Row Seat Type

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Ventilated Seat Type

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Massage Seats

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Ventilated Seats

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Lane Departure Prevention

Seat Belt Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

High-beam Assist

Rear Middle Head Rest

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Airbags

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Puncture Repair Kit

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

Lane Departure Warning

Child Seat Anchor Points

Dashcam

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Rear Cross-traffic Assist

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Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

One Touch Down

All

One Touch Up

All

Rear Defogger

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Rain-sensing Wipers

Interior Door Handles

Silver

Chrome

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

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Scuff Plates

Metallic

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rear Wiper

Interior Door Handles Finish

Silver

Chrome

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Rear Windshield Blind

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Side Window Blinds

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Soft-close Door

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Display

Touch-screen Display

Head Unit Size

iPod Compatibility

Wireless Charger

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Infotainment Screen Size

10.25 inch

9 inch

USB Compatibility

Gesture Control

Touchscreen Size

10.25 inch

9 inch

Voice Command

Speakers

Steering-mounted controls

Internal Hard Drive

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

AUX Compatibility

GPS Navigation System

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

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AM/FM Radio

DVD Playback

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Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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WiFi Hotspot

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Clock

Digital

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Instantaneous Consumption

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Distance to Empty

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Gear Indicator

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Door Ajar Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cooled Glovebox

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Third Row Cup Holders

—

Sunglass Holder

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Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Heater

Cabin Boot Access

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Steering Adjustment

Tilt & Telescopic

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Air Purifier

Parking Assist

Automatic Parking

Reverse Camera

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

12V Power Outlets

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Electronic - Internal Only

Third Row AC Zone

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Umbrella Storage in Door

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Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Cornering Headlights

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Footwell Lamps

Headlight Height Adjuster

Automatic Headlamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Puddle Lamps

Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Co-Driver Only

Driver & Co-Driver

Glovebox Lamp

Rear Reading Lamp

Fog Lights

LED

Ambient Interior Count

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Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Headlights

LED

Taillights

LED

Hill Hold Control

Hill Descent Control

Four-Wheel-Drive

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Brake Assist (BA)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Ride Height Adjustment

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Differential Lock

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GLA Comparison with similar cars

Mercedes-Benz GLA

51.80 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35

EX40 Comparison with similar cars

Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA

✓Refined petrol and powerful diesel engine options with advanced efficiency technology.
✓Premium cabin with MBUX, dual 10.25-inch screens, ambient lighting, and high-quality materials.
✓Strong safety package with Active Brake Assist, knee airbag, and Car-to-X Communication.
✓Practical features like panoramic sunroof, memory seats, wireless charging, and a powered tailgate.
✓AMG Line variant offers sporty exterior and interior enhancements.