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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class vs. Volvo V60

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class2021 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
  • 258 hp
  • 250 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

Engine comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class2021 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
  • 7-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
25 City / 35 Hwy
23 City / 34 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class2021 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

Suspension comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class2021 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

Steering comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class2021 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

Measurements comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class2021 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class2021 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

Safety comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class2021 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

Entertainment comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class2021 Volvo V60
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class2021 Volvo V60
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
115
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class2021 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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