2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class vs 2021 Volvo XC40

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

#3 in Luxury Small SUVs

2021 Volvo XC40

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AMG GLA 35 4MATIC SUV

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLA AMG GLA 35 4MATIC SUV	23	29	$44,697	$47,550
GLA AMG GLA 45 4MATIC SUV	20	27	$51,230	$54,500
GLA GLA 250 4MATIC SUV	24	33	$35,936	$38,230
GLA GLA 250 SUV	25	34	$34,056	$36,230

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Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric R-Design

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC40 Recharge P8 eAWD Pure Electric R-Design	N/A	N/A	$50,751	$53,990
XC40 T4 FWD Inscription	23	32	$37,083	$39,450
XC40 T4 FWD Momentum	23	32	$31,678	$33,700
XC40 T4 FWD R-Design	23	32	$36,613	$38,950
XC40 T5 AWD Inscription	22	30	$38,963	$41,450
XC40 T5 AWD Momentum	22	30	$33,558	$35,700
XC40 T5 AWD R-Design	22	30	$38,493	$40,950

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$44,697

$50,751

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$47,550

$53,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$793 / month

$900 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is the smallest and least expensive SUV in its lineup, and a welcome entry to the brand.

The 2021 Volvo XC40 is a high-personality compact crossover with plenty of features for the money.

TCC Likes

Stylish interior
Reasonably well-equipped
Roomier rear seats

Perky style
Perky personality
Perky powertrains

TCC Dislikes

Expensive options
Some options should be standard
Small cargo area

Limited electric range
Limited cargo capacity
Pokey FWD version

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Station Wagons

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

57.3

54.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

38.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

56.3

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

40.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

57.3

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.4

36.1

Front Head Room (in)

40.8

37.6

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

27.2

Length, Overall (in)

173.6

174.2

Height, Overall (in)

63.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.2

63.4

Wheelbase (in)

107.4

106.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

73.7

Track Width, Front (in)

63.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

15.4

14.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

50.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

29.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

50.5

47.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

31.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

15.4

14.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/50WR19

P255/45HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R01

Front Tire Size

P235/50WR19

P235/50HR19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R01

Spare Tire Order Code

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

19 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

19 X 7.5

Engine

Displacement

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

302 @ 5800

402

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Electric

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 3000

486

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Transmission

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mercedes-Benz GLA

Volvo XC40

Body Style

4MATIC

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1

Trailering

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3307

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

331

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

331

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3307

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3307

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4740

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

760

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA Class

2021 GLA-Class is available
Lease: From $399/mo.
Rebates: Get up to $500 off
Financing: 1.99% for 36 mo.

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2021 Volvo XC40

2021 Volvo XC40 on sale in good numbers
Lease: From $335 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $2,500 off
Finance: From 0.9% APR for 60 months

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