Volvo C40 Recharge vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo C40 Recharge and Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35. The Volvo C40 Recharge price is Rs. 62.95 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35 price is Rs. 63.50 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35 is available in 1991 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

C40 Recharge vs AMG GLA35 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C40 Recharge	AMG GLA35
Price	Rs. 62.95 Lakh	Rs. 63.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	1991 cc
Power	408 bhp	302 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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Volvo C40 Recharge

E80

Rs. 62.95 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35

4MATIC

Rs. 63.50 Lakh

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Volvo C40 Recharge

E80

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35

4MATIC

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	180	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	4.7	5.1
Engine	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable	1991 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0L
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	408 bhp	302 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	660 Nm	400 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm
Driving Range (km)	530
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic (DCT) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Not Applicable	Turbocharged
Battery	78 kWh, Lithium Ion, 500 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	Not Applicable, Not Applicable	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar with Electronic Damping Control
Rear Suspension		Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar with Electronic Damping Control
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R19	235 / 45 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	235 / 45 R19

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	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)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		64
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Silver	Silver
Door Pockets	Front	Front
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.25
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	8	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (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)
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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Recycled Material	Fabric + Leatherette
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Charcoal Insert/Sky Blue Insert	Black with Contrast Red Stitching, optional Light Aluminium Trim
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer		Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Onyx Black	Cosmos Black
	Fjord Blue	Denim Blue
	Fusion Red	Mountain Grey
	Sage Green	Iridium Silver
	Cloud Blue	Designo Patagonia Red
	Vapour Grey	Polar White
	Silver Dawn
	Crystal White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

12 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.0Comfort
	4.9Performance	5.0Performance
	4.5Fuel Economy	2.0Fuel Economy
	4.8Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Volvo C40 Recharge E80

The driving experience was top-notch. This car is a paradise for driving lovers. Looks are stunning and can attract all other travelers on the road. Best class and comfort in this segment.

A performance car with less mileage

Good performance very fast car. I bought it for performance because I love driving cars and I am a driving enthusiast and the mileage of it is less (approx 10) but It is a very good car with a premium interior.

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Length (mm)	4440	4436
Width (mm)	1873	1849
Height (mm)	1591	1588
Wheelbase (mm)	2702	2729

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	413	435
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		51

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Rub-strips		Silver

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8	Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	8
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Unlimited