Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Volvo EC40

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz GLA or Volvo EC40? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at Rs 51.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol) and Volvo EC40 price starts Rs 59 Lakh ex-showroom for E80 (Electric).

GLA Vs EC40

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLA	Volvo EC40
On Road Price	Rs.64,83,816^*	Rs.62,04,972^*
Range (km)	-	530
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	78
Charging Time	-	27Min (150 kW DC)

Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC AMG Line
55 Lakh^*
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E80
59 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	220d 4MATIC AMG Line	E80
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.64,83,816^*	Rs.62,04,972^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,23,420/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,18,115/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,41,316	Rs.2,45,972
User Rating	4.4 Based on 32 Reviews	4.8 Based on 4 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹1.47/km

Basic Information

Variant

220d 4MATIC AMG Line

E80

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.64,83,816^*

Rs.62,04,972^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,23,420/month

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Rs.1,18,115/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,41,316

Rs.2,45,972

User Rating

4.4

Based on 32 Reviews

4.8

Based on 4 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.47/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	OM 651 DE 22 LA	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1950	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	27Min (150 kW DC)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	78
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@3800rpm	402.30bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1600-2600rpm	660Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	530 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	8 Hours
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	27Min (150 kW)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed DCT	1-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	11 kW AC \| 150 kW DC

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

OM 651 DE 22 LA

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1950

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Charging Time

Not applicable

27Min (150 kW DC)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

Not applicable

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187.74bhp@3800rpm

402.30bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@1600-2600rpm

660Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Not applicable

Turbo Charger

Not applicable

Range (km)

Not applicable

530 km

Battery Type

Not applicable

Lithium-Ion

Charging Time (A.C)

Not applicable

8 Hours

Charging Time (D.C)

Not applicable

27Min (150 kW)

Regenerative Braking

Not applicable

Charging Port

Not applicable

CCS-II

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed DCT

1-Speed

Drive Type

AWD

Charging Options

Not applicable

11 kW AC | 150 kW DC

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.9	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	219	180

Fuel & Performance

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	219	180
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.5 s	4.7
Tyre Size	-	235/50 R19
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1422	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4412	4440
Width (mm)	2020	1873
Height (mm)	1616	1591
Wheel Base (mm)	-	2080
Front Tread (mm)	-	1641
Rear Tread (mm)	1606	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570	-
Grossweight (kg)	2225	-
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	610
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	177
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	427	413

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Additional Features	Digital Key Handover more	Clean zone (Air Purifier),Humidity Sensors,Fixed Panaromic Sun Roof,Automatically died inner and exterior mirror,Front tread plated metal recharge,Parking ticket holder,Waste bin in front of armrest,Glove box curry hook,Suede textile/Microtech Upholstery,Power adjustable driver seat with mamory,Power adjustable passenger seat,4 way power adjustable lumbar support,Mechanicle Cushion Extenshion Front seat,Mechanicle release fold 2nd row rear seat,Power foldable rear headrest from centre stack display,Luggage space in front,Foldable floor hatchs with grocery bag holder,Warning Triabgle,First aid kit,Connector EU type+ Quickcharge,Cord plug m type 2 Mode 2 more
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Decore Topography back lit decore,Illuminated vanity mirror in sunvisor LH / RH side,Artificial leather steering wheel with unl deco inlay 3 spoke,sport,Gearlever knob,Interior illumination high level,Parking ticket holder,Glovebox curry hook,Tunnel console high gloss black ash tray lid,Charcoal roof colour interior,Interior Motion Sensor for alarm,Key remote control,Tempered glass side & rear windows,31.24 cms (12.3 inch) driver display,Carpet kit textile,Power Opreted tailgate more
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours	Sand DuneOnyx BlackFjord BlueSilver DawnCrystal WhiteVapour GreySage GreenCloud Blue+3 MoreEC40 Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	-	No
Trunk Opener	-	Remote
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	- more	BEV grill colour coordinated convert mesh,High gloss black décor side window,,Handle side door body colour keyless and illumination,Black rear view mirror covers,Retractable rear view mirror,Pixle technology headlights,EBL flashing brake light and hazard warning,Foglight in front,Temporary Sparewheel,Jack,Warning Triabgle more
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Automatic	Automatic
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Tyre Size	-	235/50 R19
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	-	Yes

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
E-Manual	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
Crash Notification	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
Remote Boot Open	-	Yes

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	9
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Rear Entertainment System	-	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Harmon kardon premium sound system,Remote cuntrol button in steering wheel,22.86cms (9 inch) centre display with touch screen,2 USB Type-c connectors front,Digital service pack,Android based google assisted infotainment system,Volvo on call,with Telematic ca Module,Apple car play with wire,Speech funcion,Inductive charging for smartphone more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Savan, Spotyfy, Etc.
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Sporty looking SUV with AMG-Line accents
- Premium interior quality and layout
- Frugal and fun to drive diesel engine
- Come with premium features like panoramic sunroof, 360 degree camera, dual zone
- Climate control and front powered seats with memory
Volvo EC40
- Looks sporty yet distinctive
- Insanely quick and fun to drive thanks to 408PS dual motors
- Comfortable ride quality for our roads
- Has almost all the features one would expect
- ADAS works well despite illegible road markings

Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Road presence is not dominating
- Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels
Volvo EC40
- Space saver eats into the small 413-litre boot
- Small rear window means view is almost non existent

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