Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class vs. Volvo V60
Highlights
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | 2021 Volvo V60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$32,500
|
$40,950
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
| MPG |
25 City / 35 Hwy
|
23 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
208 hp
|
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | 2021 Volvo V60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
258 @ 1250
|
258 @ 1500
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/121
|
2.0 L/120
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
208 @ 5500
|
250 @ 5500
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
25 City / 35 Hwy
|
23 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | 2021 Volvo V60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/45WR18
|
P235/45HR18
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/45WR18
|
P235/45HR18
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
18 X 8 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
Suspension
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | 2021 Volvo V60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | 2021 Volvo V60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
39 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | 2021 Volvo V60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
53 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
73 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
63 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
Not available
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
44 ft³
|
51 ft³
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
55 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
17 ft³
|
23 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
32 in
|
41 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
55 in
|
72 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
37 in
|
| Length, Overall |
174 in
|
187 in
|
| Liftover Height |
24 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
63 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
42 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
55 in
|
| Wheelbase |
106 in
|
113 in
|
| Height, Overall |
60 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
34 in
|
35 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
55 in
|
56 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
28 in
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
41 in
|
41 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | 2021 Volvo V60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,296 lbs
|
3,813 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
200 lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
2,000 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
200 lbs
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
16 gal
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Safety
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | 2021 Volvo V60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | 2021 Volvo V60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | 2021 Volvo V60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
115
|
N/A
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | 2021 Volvo V60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
13 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class or the 2021 Volvo V60?
The 2021 Volvo V60 is more reliable than the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2021 V60 versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2016 GLA-Class.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class or the 2021 Volvo V60?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is more fuel efficient than the 2021 Volvo V60 with 29 MPG combined versus 27 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class or the 2021 Volvo V60?
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is cheaper than the 2021 Volvo V60 with a $32,500 starting MSRP versus a $40,950 starting MSRP.
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