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Background grid Volvo XC40 SUV 2017-2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV 2020-present
Spec height1 1.652 m 2 
+ 4.1 cm
1 1.611 m Spec height1
+ 6.8 cm 2
+ 1.5 cm 2 4.425 m Spec length
1 4.41 m Spec length
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Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
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Rear bumper
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Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV 2020 - present
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Gen. 2 | 2020 - present
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMercedes-Benz GLA (H247) SUV 2020 vs. Volvo XC40 (X) SUV 2017


Dimensions & Specifications | Mercedes-Benz GLA (H247) SUV 2020 is 1.5 cm shorter and 4.1 cm lower compared to Volvo XC40 (X) SUV 2017. It has 6.8 cm less ground clearance and offers 7% more cargo space.4,5

Subcompact
Size class
Subcompact
441 cm
Length
442.5 cm
+1.5
183.4 cm
Width2
186.3 cm
+2.9
202 cm
Width incl. mirrors
203.4 cm
+1.4
161.1 cm
Height1
165.2 cm
+4.1
272.9 cm
+2.7
Wheelbase
270.2 cm
14.3 cm
Ground clearance3
21.1 cm
+6.8
1480 kg
Weight4,6
1580 kg
+7%
5
Seats max.
5
435 l
Cargo volume EU4
460 l
+6%
1430 l
+7%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1336 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 39395
+23%
Price EU7
€ 32200
$ 36230
+10%
Price US7
$ 33200
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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