Volvo EX40 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Comparison

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

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

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

Volvo EX40 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Volvo EX40	Mercedes-Benz GLA
Price	₹50.10 Lakh	₹51.80 Lakh
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity	69 kWh, Lithium Ion, 500 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	NA
Driving Range	475 kms	NA kms
Safety	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Volvo EX40

₹ 50.10 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

₹ 51.80 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

50.10 Lakh

51.80 Lakh

EMI

₹92,509

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹95,648

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

4.5

4.4

NCAP Rating

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Colors

Volvo EX40 Colours

Mercedes-Benz GLA Colours

Tank Capacity

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Doors

5 Doors

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Frunk Storage

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Fuel Tank Capacity

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43 litres

CNG Tank Capacity (L/Kg)

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Bootspace

419 litres

425 litres

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

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161 Bhp @ 5500 Rpm

Highway Mileage

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Others

Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Idle Start/Stop

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

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270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

AC Regular Charging

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Range

475 km

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Max Motor Performance

238 Bhp, 420 Nm

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DC Fast Charging

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Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

7.3 seconds

8.9 seconds

Alternate Fuel

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Battery Charging

—

Driving Range

475 km

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Drivetrain

RWD

FWD

Battery

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

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City Mileage

—

Electric Motor Assist

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Regenerative Braking

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Engine Type

Dual Synchronous Motor With Permanent Magnet

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Transmission

Automatic - 1 Gears

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

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

7.3 seconds

8.9 seconds

Idle Start/Stop

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Electric Motor

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

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Mileage (ARAI)

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17.4 kmpl

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

AC Fast Charging

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Pure Electric Driving Mode

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Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Engine

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

Top Speed

180 kmph

210 kmph

Acceleration

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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

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270 Nm @ 2000-4000 Rpm

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Wheelbase

2702 mm

2729 mm

Ground Clearance

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183 mm

Length*Width*Height

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Height

1647 mm

1616 mm

Kerb Weight

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1570 kg

Length

4440 mm

4412 mm

Width

1863 mm

1834 mm

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Minimum Turning Radius

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5.7 metres

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Front Tyres

235 / 50 R19

235 / 50 R18

Spare Wheel & Tyre

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Tyres

—

Four Wheel Steering

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Front Suspension

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

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

Rear Tyres

255 / 45 R19

235 / 50 R18

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Steering

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Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Additional Steering Features

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Rear Suspension

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

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

Rub-strips

Silver

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Roof Rails

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Body Kit

Cladding - Black/Grey

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof-mounted Antenna

Child Safety Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Engine Immobiliser

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Front Seatback Pockets

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Driver Armrest

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Split Third Row Seat

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Third Row Seat Adjustment

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Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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)

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)

Driver Seat Adjustment

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)

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)

Third Row Seat Type

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Ventilated Seat Type

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Interiors

Single Tone

Dual Tone

Headrests

Front & Rear

Split Rear Seat

60:40

40:20:40

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Massage Seats

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Interior Colours

Charcoal

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

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Ventilated Seats

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Seat Upholstery

Artificial Leather

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Airbags

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

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Blind Spot Detection

NCAP Rating

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

Not Tested

Rear Middle Head Rest

Dashcam

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Child Seat Anchor Points

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Prevention

High-beam Assist

Lane Departure Warning

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Seat Belt Warning

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Puncture Repair Kit

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

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Both Sides

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Silver

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Silver

Scuff Plates

Metallic

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

One Touch Down

All

Rear Windshield Blind

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Side Window Blinds

—

Rear Defogger

Bootlid Opener

Electric Opening And Closing

One Touch Up

All

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Rear Wiper

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

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Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Rain-sensing Wipers

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

DVD Playback

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

GPS Navigation System

AM/FM Radio

AUX Compatibility

Steering-mounted controls

Voice Command

Android Auto

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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Speakers

Apple CarPlay

USB Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

Touchscreen Size

9 inch

10.25 inch

WiFi Hotspot

—

Head Unit Size

Internal Hard Drive

Infotainment Screen Size

9 inch

10.25 inch

Gesture Control

Display

Touch-screen Display

Wireless Charger

iPod Compatibility

Smart Connectivity

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

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Door Ajar Warning

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer

Digital

Distance to Empty

Average Speed

Gear Indicator

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Fuel Consumption

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Instantaneous Consumption

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

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Cooled Glovebox

—

Third Row Cup Holders

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Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Sunglass Holder

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Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Umbrella Storage in Door

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Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Heater

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

12V Power Outlets

Third Row AC Zone

—

Cruise Control

Adaptive

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Cabin Boot Access

Air Purifier

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal Only

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Steering Adjustment

Manual Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

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Front AC

Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Automatic Parking

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Fog Lights

LED

Ambient Interior Lighting

Footwell Lamps

Multi-colour

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Cornering Headlights

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Ambient Interior Count

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Glovebox Lamp

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Co-Driver Only

Taillights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Automatic Headlamps

Headlights

LED

Headlight Height Adjuster

Reading Lamp

Puddle Lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Rear Reading Lamp

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Brake Assist (BA)

Hill Hold Control

Four-Wheel-Drive

Ride Height Adjustment

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Differential Lock

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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

EX40 Comparison with similar cars

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

51.80 Lakh

V/S

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35

Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

Volvo EX40

✓Solid build and sturdy construction
✓Delivers quick and responsive performance
✓Offers a comfortable driving experience

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.