Volvo EX40 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo EX40 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. The Volvo EX40 price is Rs. 56.10 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 51.75 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in 1332 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

EX40 vs GLA Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	EX40	GLA
Price	Rs. 56.10 Lakh	Rs. 51.75 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	1332 cc
Power	-	161 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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Volvo EX40

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Rs. 56.10 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

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Rs. 51.75 Lakh

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Volvo EX40

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
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COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	180	210
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3	8.9
Engine		1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Dual Synchronous motor with permanent magnet
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		161 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		270 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Max Motor Performance	238 bhp, 420 Nm
Driving Range (km)	475
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Not Applicable	Turbocharged
Battery	69 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

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

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 Suspension	Independent Suspension with Coil Springs, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers,Stabilizer Bar	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.7
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R19	235 / 50 R18
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	235 / 50 R18

Features

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
Lane Departure Prevention
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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with 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
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

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)
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 manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Artificial Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Charcoal	Black, Macchiato Beige / Black with optional Walnut Brown Wood 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

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		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	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		64
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Footwell Lamps	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

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	Dynamic
Tachometer		Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	9	10.25
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	13	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
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Onyx Black	Cosmos Black
	Fjord Blue	Spectral Blue
	Sage Green	Mountain Grey
	Cloud Blue	Iridium Silver
	Crystal White	Polar White

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EX40 vs GLA Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Volvo EX40 and Mercedes-Benz GLA?

Volvo EX40 price is Rs. 56.10 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLA price is Rs. 51.75 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLA is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Volvo EX40 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA

Length (mm)	4440	4412
Width (mm)	1863	1834
Height (mm)	1647	1616
Wheelbase (mm)	2702	2729
Kerb Weight (kg)		1570

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	419	425
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		43

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
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

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

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