2021 Volvo XC40 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA: Get the Most Out of a Luxury Crossover
May 27 2021,
When you want luxury and capability in a crossover without the size, the 2021 XC40 is one of the best in its class. It features three powertrains that offer attractive options for your lifestyle, from gas to electric. Topped with outstanding safety and comfort, the XC40 doesn't Here, we compare it to the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA.
The 2021 Volvo XC40 diversifies performance and efficiency
The XC40 extends its features with a range of available powertrains The T4 engine outputs 187 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque in the Momentum trim. This engine and trim combination has the lowest MSRP (under $40,000) of any other XC40 or GLA available.
Standard or available in all XC40 trims, buyers can upgrade to the 248-horsepower T5 engine. It also provides exceptional torque, convenient if you want more out of the XC40. The XC40 Recharge EV is practically everything you want in an all-electric crossover. It features 402 horsepower, 486 lb-ft of torque and a 335 km range. It doesn't take much to imagine how this model performs with its subcompact body.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 includes a turbo 2.0-litre four-cylinder that outputs 221 hp. This is the only non-AMG model available. T5- and Recharge-equipped XC40 models have more horsepower than the GLA 250. The AMG GLA 35 and AMG GLA 45 deliver above 300 horsepower, but neither compete with the extended torque and horsepower of the XC40 Recharge.
The 2021 Volvo XC40 acts like a big crossover inside
The XC40 shows its passenger volume and versatility by moving ahead of the GLA in several metrics. In the front row, the XC40 features 1,031 mm of headroom and 1,440 mm of shoulder room, both of which are more than their counterpart. The XC40 also has more rear headroom, shoulder room and leg room. This is important if you plan adventures with your family and friends.
The XC40 is a subcompact, but still thinks big. It has nearly 1,350 litres of cargo volume with rear seats folded. Behind the rear seats, it has more storage volume than the GLA with up to 586 litres versus 436 litres.
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