Mercedes GLA 200 elektrisch (2026–) vs Volvo EX40 Single Motor Essential (2024–2026): which costs less?
Mercedes GLA 200 elektrisch (2026–)€672/month
Volvo EX40 Single Motor Essential (2024–2026)€668/monthcheaperTotal cost at 15,000 km/yr: Mercedes GLA 200 elektrisch (2026–) €672/mo · Volvo EX40 Single Motor Essential (2024–2026) €668/mo. From roughly 22,500 km/yr the picture flips — the other model becomes cheaper.
The trade-offs
- Volvo EX40 Single Motor Essential (2024–2026) costs about €5 less per month at 15,000 km/yr.
- Volvo EX40 Single Motor Essential (2024–2026) goes 33 km further in real −10 °C conditions.
- Mercedes GLA 200 elektrisch (2026–) spends 3 minutes less at fast chargers over a 600 km trip.
Side by side
| Mercedes GLA 200 elektrisch (2026–) | Volvo EX40 Single Motor Essential (2024–2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | €48,600 | €47,490 (better) |
| €/month (15,000 km) | €672 | €668 (better) |
| €/month (25,000 km) | €780 (better) | €784 |
| Range (WLTP) | 445 km | 477 km (better) |
| Footprint (L×W, excl. mirrors) | 8.55 m² | 8.27 m² |
| Real range (mild/cold) | 399 km / 305 km | 428 km / 338 km (better) |
| 600 km long trip | 2 charging stops · +32 min (better) | 2 charging stops · +35 min |
| Consumption (WLTP) | 14.8 kWh/100 km (better) | 17.2 kWh/100 km |
| Battery | 58.0 kWh | 67.0 kWh |
| Max DC charge | 200 kW (better) | 180 kW |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.1 s | 7.3 s (better) |
| Boot | 410 L | 410 L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
Break-even by mileage
| km/yr | Mercedes GLA 200 elektrisch (2026–) | Volvo EX40 Single Motor Essential (2024–2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | €618 | €609 |
| 15,000 | €672 | €668 |
| 20,000 | €726 | €726 |
| 25,000 | €780 | €784 |
| 30,000 | €833 | €842 |
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