2020 Volvo XC40 2.0T T5 AWD R Design vs 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Volvo XC40 vs Mercedes-Benz GLA, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceVolvo XC40: AED 174,850Mercedes-Benz GLA: AED 174,600Mercedes-Benz GLA is AED 250 cheaper.
- PowerVolvo XC40: 250 hpMercedes-Benz GLA: 161 hpVolvo XC40 makes 89 hp more.
- TorqueVolvo XC40: 350 NmMercedes-Benz GLA: 250 NmVolvo XC40 makes 100 Nm more.
- Fuel economyVolvo XC40: 13.9 km/LMercedes-Benz GLA: 17.8 km/LMercedes-Benz GLA goes 3.9 km further per litre.
- LengthVolvo XC40: 4425 mmMercedes-Benz GLA: 4410 mmVolvo XC40 is 15 mm longer.
- SeatingVolvo XC40: 5 SeaterMercedes-Benz GLA: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceVolvo XC40: 460 LMercedes-Benz GLA: 435 LVolvo XC40 carries 25 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Volvo XC40 or Mercedes-Benz GLA?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Mercedes-Benz GLA is AED 250 cheaper. Volvo XC40 makes 89 hp more. Mercedes-Benz GLA goes 3.9 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.

Volvo
XC40 2.0T T5 AWD R Design
AED 174,850*

Mercedes-Benz
GLA 200
AED 174,600*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2000
250
350
Petrol
4
1300
161
250
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4
Displacement (cc)
2000
1300
Power (hp)
250
161
Peak Torque (Nm)
350
250
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
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Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Drive
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
7-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
60
13.9
43
17.8
Fuel Tank Size (L)
60
43
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
13.9
17.8
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
6.5
230
8.7
210
0 to 100 (s)
6.5
8.7
Top Speed (km/h)
230
210
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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Motor Type
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No. of Motors
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Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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4425
1910
1652
2702
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460
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5
4410
1834
1611
2729
1588
215/65 R17
215/65 R17
435
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
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5
Length (mm)
4425
4410
Width (mm)
1910
1834
Height (mm)
1652
1611
Wheelbase (mm)
2702
2729
Weight (kg)
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1588
Front Tyres
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215/65 R17
Rear Tyres
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215/65 R17
Cargo Space (L)
460
435
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
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Ventilated Disc
Disc
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Front Brake
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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