Volvo EC40 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35

CarWale brings you comparison of Volvo EC40 and Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35. The Volvo EC40 price is Rs. 59.00 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35 price is Rs. 63.50 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35 is available in 1991 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

EC40 vs AMG GLA35 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	EC40	AMG GLA35
Price	Rs. 59.00 Lakh	Rs. 63.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	1991 cc
Power	408 bhp	302 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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Volvo EC40

E80

Rs. 59.00 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35

4MATIC

Rs. 63.50 Lakh

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Volvo EC40

E80

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35

4MATIC

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable	1991 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		2.0L
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Not Applicable	Turbocharged, Variable Geometry
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Not Applicable	Turbocharged
Battery	78 kWh, Lithium Ion, 500 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	408 bhp	302 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	660 Nm	400 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2
Top Speed (kmph)	180	250
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	530
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed (seconds)	4.7	5.1
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic (DCT) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Regenerative Braking
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar with Electronic Damping Control
Rear Suspension		Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar with Electronic Damping Control
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Front Tyres	235 / 50 R19	235 / 45 R19
Rear Tyres	255 / 45 R19	235 / 45 R19
Tyre Construction	Radial - Tubeless	Radial - Tubeless
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver

Features

Exterior

Safety

Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-Traffic Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Lane Departure Warning
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
High-beam Assist
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Child Seat Anchor Points
Puncture Repair Kit
Seat Belt Warning
Rear Middle Head Rest
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC Zone
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control	Adaptive
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Cigarette Lighter
Cabin Boot Access
12V Power Outlets	1	2

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	Halogen
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cabin Lamps Position	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door Handles Finish	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles Finish	Silver	Silver
Power Windows Position	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Door Pockets	Front	Front
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)		Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen Size (inch)	12.3	10.25
Speakers	8	6+
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Steering-mounted controls
Android Auto	Wired
Apple CarPlay	Wired
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Wireless Charger
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS Navigation System
AM/FM Radio
AUX Compatibility
USB Compatibility
iPod Compatibility

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Recycled Material	Fabric + Leatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Charcoal Insert/Sky Blue Insert	Black with Contrast Red Stitching, optional Light Aluminium Trim
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	60:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Average Fuel Consumption
Distance to Empty
Low Fuel Level Warning
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
Instrument Cluster Screen Type	Digital	Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed
Door Ajar Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Shift Indicator	Not Applicable
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Crystal White	Cosmos Black
	Onyx Black	Mountain Grey
	Fjord Blue	Denim Blue
	Sage Green	Iridium Silver
	Fusion Red	Designo Patagonia Red
	Cloud Blue	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

14 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.9Comfort	4.0Comfort
	4.9Performance	5.0Performance
	4.5Fuel Economy	2.0Fuel Economy
	4.8Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Volvo C40 Recharge E80

The driving experience was top-notch. This car is a paradise for driving lovers. Looks are stunning and can attract all other travelers on the road. Best class and comfort in this segment.

A performance car with less mileage

Good performance very fast car. I bought it for performance because I love driving cars and I am a driving enthusiast and the mileage of it is less (approx 10) but It is a very good car with a premium interior.

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EC40 comparison with similar cars

Length (mm)	4440	4436
Width (mm)	1873	1849
Height (mm)	1591	1588
Wheelbase (mm)	2702	2729

Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Doors (Doors)	5	5
Bootspace (litres)	413	435
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		51

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips		Silver
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Four-Wheel-Drive	Full-time	Torque-On-Demand

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders Position	Front & Second Row	Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Driver Armrest Storage

Vehicle Warranty (In Years)	3	8
Vehicle Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Unlimited
Battery Warranty (In Years)	8	Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000	Not Applicable