Mercedes-Benz GLA vs Volvo C40 Recharge

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz GLA or Volvo C40 Recharge? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at Rs 50.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol) and Volvo C40 Recharge price starts Rs 62.95 Lakh ex-showroom for E80 (Electric).

GLA Vs C40 Recharge

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz GLA	Volvo C40 Recharge
On Road Price	Rs.65,77,701^*	Rs.66,18,725^*
Range (km)	-	530
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	-	78
Charging Time	-	27Min (150 kW DC)

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Mercedes-Benz GLA
Rs55.80 Lakh^*
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Volvo C40 Recharge
Rs62.95 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLA
220d 4MATIC AMG Line
55.80 Lakh^*
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Volvo C40 Recharge
E80
62.95 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	220d 4MATIC AMG Line	E80
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.65,77,701^*	Rs.66,18,725^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,25,194/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,25,977/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,44,401	Rs.2,60,775
User Rating	4.3 Based on 26 Reviews	4.8 Based on 4 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹ 1.47/km

Basic Information

220d 4MATIC AMG Line

E80

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.65,77,701^*

Rs.66,18,725^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,25,194/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,25,977/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,44,401

Rs.2,60,775

User Rating

4.3

Based on 26 Reviews

4.8

Based on 4 Reviews

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Running Cost

₹ 1.47/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	OM 651 DE 22 LA	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1950	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Time	Not applicable	27Min (150 kW DC)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	78
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@3800rpm	402.30bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1600-2600rpm	660Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	Yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	530 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (A.C)	Not applicable	8 Hours
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	27Min (150 kW)
Regenerative Braking	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed DCT	1-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	11 kW AC \| 150 kW DC
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

OM 651 DE 22 LA

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1950

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	18.9	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	219	180

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

18.9

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

219

180

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	219	180
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.5 s	4.7
Tyre Size	-	235/50 R19
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	18 inch	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	18 inch	-
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	1422	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Front Brake Type

Disc

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4412	4440
Width (mm)	2020	1873
Height (mm)	1616	1591
Wheel Base (mm)	-	2080
Front Tread (mm)	-	1641
Rear Tread (mm)	1606	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1570	-
Grossweight (kg)	2225	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	427	413
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	Yes
Luggage Hook And Net	-	Yes
Battery Saver	-	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Digital Key Handover	Clean zone (Air Purifier),Humidity Sensors,Fixed Panaromic Sun Roof,Automatically died inner and exterior mirror,Front tread plated metal recharge,Parking ticket holder,Waste bin in front of armrest,Glove box curry hook,Suede textile/Microtech Upholstery,Power adjustable driver seat with mamory,Power adjustable passenger seat,4 way power adjustable lumbar support,Mechanicle Cushion Extenshion Front seat,Mechanicle release fold 2nd row rear seat,Power foldable rear headrest from centre stack display,Luggage space in front,Foldable floor hatchs with grocery bag holder,Warning Triabgle,First aid kit,Connector EU type+ Quickcharge,Cord plug m type 2 Mode 2
Memory Function Seats	-	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	No
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	Decore Topography back lit decore,Illuminated vanity mirror in sunvisor LH / RH side,Artificial leather steering wheel with unl deco inlay 3 spoke,sport,Gearlever knob,Interior illumination high level,Parking ticket holder,Glovebox curry hook,Tunnel console high gloss black ash tray lid,Charcoal roof colour interior,Interior Motion Sensor for alarm,Key remote control,Tempered glass side & rear windows,31.24 cms (12.3 inch) driver display,Carpet kit textile,Power Opreted tailgate
Digital Cluster	Yes	Yes
Upholstery	Leatherette	Fabric
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Exterior
Available Colours	Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours	Onyx BlackFjord BlueSilver DawnCrystal WhiteVapour GreySage GreenFusion RedCloud Blue+3 MoreC40 Recharge Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	-	No
Trunk Opener	-	Remote
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	BEV grill colour coordinated convert mesh,High gloss black décor side window,,Handle side door body colour keyless and illumination,Black rear view mirror covers,Retractable rear view mirror,Pixle technology headlights,EBL flashing brake light and hazard warning,Foglight in front,Temporary Sparewheel,Jack,Warning Triabgle
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Automatic	Automatic
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes
Tyre Size	-	235/50 R19
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

Mountain GreyIridium SilverPolar WhiteCosmos BlackGLA Colours

Onyx BlackFjord BlueSilver DawnCrystal WhiteVapour Grey+3 MoreC40 Recharge Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	Driver
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Oncoming Lane Mitigation	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Oncoming Lane Mitigation

Speed Assist System

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check	-	Yes
E-Manual	-	Yes
Digital Car Key	-	Yes
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes
Live Weather	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	-	Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity	-	Yes
Save Route/Place	-	Yes
Crash Notification	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes
In Car Remote Control App	-	Yes
Smartwatch App	-	Yes
Valet Mode	-	Yes
Remote AC On/Off	-	Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	-	Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	-	Yes
Remote Boot Open	-	Yes
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

Remote Vehicle Status Check

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Rear Entertainment System	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	Harmon kardon premium sound system,Remote cuntrol button in steering wheel,22.86cms (9 inch) centre display with touch screen,2 USB Type-c connectors front,Digital service pack,Android based google assisted infotainment system,Volvo on call,with Telematic ca Module,Apple car play with wire,Speech funcion,Inductive charging for smartphone
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Inbuilt Apps	-	Savan, Spotyfy, Etc.
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Sporty looking SUV with AMG-Line accents
- Premium interior quality and layout
- Frugal and fun to drive diesel engine
- Come with premium features like panoramic sunroof, 360 degree camera, dual zone
- Climate control and front powered seats with memory
Volvo C40 Recharge
- Looks sporty yet distinctive
- Insanely quick and fun to drive thanks to 408PS dual motors
- Comfortable ride quality for our roads
- Has almost all the features one would expect
- ADAS works well despite illegible road markings

Mercedes-Benz GLA
- Road presence is not dominating
- Bigger bumps are felt in the cabin with 19-inch wheels
Volvo C40 Recharge
- Space saver eats into the small 413-litre boot
- Small rear window means view is almost non existent

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLA and Volvo C40 Recharge?

A ) Mercedes-Benz GLA price starts at ₹ 50.80 Lakh & Volvo C40 Recharge price starts at ₹ 62.95 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz GLA is cheaper between these two cars.

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