Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Volvo XC40 Recharge

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz GLA or Volvo XC40 Recharge? 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 50.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol) and Volvo XC40 Recharge price starts Rs 54.95 Lakh ex-showroom for E60 Plus (Electric).

GLA Vs XC40 Recharge

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLA	Volvo XC40 Recharge
On Road Price	Rs.65,77,701^*	Rs.60,89,750^*
Range (km)	-	418
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	78 kw
Charging Time	-	28 Min - DC -150kW (10-80%)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA
Rs55.80 Lakh^*
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Volvo XC40 Recharge
Rs57.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC AMG Line
55.80 Lakh^*
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Volvo XC40 Recharge
E80 ultimate
57.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	220d 4MATIC AMG Line	E80 ultimate
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.65,77,701^*	Rs.60,89,750^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,25,194/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,15,911/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,44,401	Rs.2,41,850
User Rating	4.3 Based on 26 Reviews	4.2 Based on 53 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹ 1.87/km

Basic Information

220d 4MATIC AMG Line

E80 ultimate

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.65,77,701^*

Rs.60,89,750^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,25,194/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,15,911/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,44,401

Rs.2,41,850

User Rating

4.3

Based on 26 Reviews

4.2

Based on 53 Reviews

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Running Cost

₹ 1.87/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	28 Min - DC -150kW (10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	78
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@3800rpm	408bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1600-2600rpm	660Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	418 km
Battery Warranty	Not applicable	8 Years or 160000 km
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	28 Min 150 kW
Regenerative Braking Levels	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	15 A Wall Box \| 150 kW DC
Charger Type	Not applicable	15 A Wall Box
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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

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

Fuel Type

Diesel

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.9

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

219

180

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	219	180
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.5 s	4.9 s
Tyre Size	-	F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18 inch	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18 inch	-
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1422	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4412	4425
Width (mm)	2020	1873
Height (mm)	1616	1651
Wheel Base (mm)	-	2923
Front Tread (mm)	-	1570
Rear Tread (mm)	1606	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570	2205
Grossweight (kg)	2225	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	427	414
No. of Doors	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	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
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Smart Key Band	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front	Front
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Digital Key Handover	-
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
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Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	Ashtray and cigarette lighter, Road Sign Information, Ticket holder, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Auto-died rear view mirrors, 31.24 Cms (12.3 inch) Driver display, charcol connect suede textile/microtech upholstery, Mechenical cushion extension front seat,carpet kit textile,Front tread plates metal recharge,Interior illumination high level,Charcoale roof colur interior
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

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Front Air Vents

Steering Wheel

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours	Saga Green Black RoofCrystal White Black RoofSand DuneFjord Blue Black RoofOnyx BlackCloud Blue Black Roof+1 MoreXC40 Recharge Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Heated Wing Mirror	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	Fog lamps with cornering function, Body-coloured covered grille, Door mirror covers, Black Stone, High-gloss black side window trim, Panoramic roof, Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey, Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar, Roof rails, glossy black,, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh,High gloss black decor side window, Handle side door body color keyless and illumination, Black rear view mirror covers,EBL, Flashing brake light and hazard warning, C-Pillar recharge moulding
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Automatic	-
Tyre Size	-	F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours

Saga Green Black RoofCrystal White Black RoofSand DuneFjord Blue Black RoofOnyx Black+1 MoreXC40 Recharge Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	-	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	-	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	13
Additional Features	-	12V power outlet and one or two USB ports, speech function, digital service pack, App Store or Google Play, harman kardam sound system, android based google assisted information system, Apple carplay (iphone with wire)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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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 XC40 Recharge
- Classy and understated styling
- Top-notch interior quality
- Loaded with comfort, convenience and safety features
- Hair-raising performance makes it a delight to drive

Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Road presence is not dominating
- Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels
Volvo XC40 Recharge
- ADAS features can be tricky to operate in Indian traffic conditions
- Spare tyre eats into usable boot space
- Segment-above petrol-powered options available at a similar price

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLA and Volvo XC40 Recharge?

A ) Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at ₹ 50.80 Lakh & Volvo XC40 Recharge price starts at ₹ 54.95 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz GLA is cheaper between these two cars.

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