Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volvo XC60
When comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLA's and the Volvo XC60's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLA has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and resale value. The Volvo XC60 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Mercedes-Benz GLA's and the Volvo XC60's specifications and ratings, the Volvo XC60 is a better car than the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volvo XC60 Pricing
For a new model, the Mercedes-Benz GLA's price is between $43,500 and $60,460, with the Volvo XC60 priced between $48,038 and $60,485.
Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volvo XC60 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mercedes-Benz GLA loses 38.8 percent of its value and the Volvo XC60 loses 54.6 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLA retains 15.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC60.
Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volvo XC60 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLA is 7.5 out of 10 while the Volvo XC60's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Mercedes-Benz GLA being ranked 24 out of 61 Best Luxury 5-seater SUVs and the Volvo XC60 being ranked 4 out of 61. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz GLA is ranked 29 and the Volvo XC60 is ranked 6.
Mercedes-Benz GLA vs. Volvo XC60 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mercedes-Benz GLA is 6.3 out of 10. For the Volvo XC60 the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Volvo XC60 an advantage in reliability compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Mercedes-Benz GLA’s base engine makes 221 horsepower, and the Volvo XC60 base engine makes 247 horsepower.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Volvo XC60 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
43500 - 60460
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.388476
Pricing
New Asking Price:
48038 - 60485
Used Asking Price:
47400 - 59116
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.54576
Mercedes-Benz GLA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.55 / 10
Reliability:
6.3 / 10
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Volvo XC60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.233333 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mercedes-Benz GLA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
2 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
5 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 61Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
6 out of / 9Ranking
8 out of / 61Ranking
11 out of / 59Ranking
11 out of / 54Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
14 out of / 27Ranking
14 out of / 25Ranking
24 out of / 61Ranking
27 out of / 68Ranking
29 out of / 68Ranking
34 out of / 61Ranking
36 out of / 68Volvo XC60 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 61Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 61Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
18 out of / 29Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
19 out of / 61Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 61Ranking
20 out of / 54Ranking
21 out of / 59Ranking
21 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 61Ranking
24 out of / 29Ranking
31 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 61Ranking
44 out of / 61Ranking
45 out of / 68Ranking
47 out of / 61Ranking
52 out of / 68Ranking
53 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mercedes-Benz GLA Trim Levels
AMG GLA 35, GLA 250, GLA 250 4MATIC
Volvo XC60 Trim Levels
B5 Core Dark Theme, B5 Plus Dark Theme, B5 Ultimate Black Edition, B5 Ultimate Dark Theme
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
221 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.061 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
247 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
258 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
396 / 504 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
Not yet available
Front Leg Room:
Not yet available
Front Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
37.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
63.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3605 lbs
Width:
79.5 inches
Height:
63.5 inches
Length:
173.6 inches
Wheelbase:
107.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4162 lbs
Width:
83.3 inches
Height:
65.2 inches
Length:
185.4 inches
Wheelbase:
112.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R18