Compare Volvo C40 Recharge vs BMW i8 [2014] vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35

C40 Recharge vs i8 [2014] vs AMG GLA35 Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	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
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Lane Departure Warning
  Central Locking	Keyless	-	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	-	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	-	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	-	Dynamic
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	-	Reverse Camera with Guidance
  Clock	Digital	-	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Alexa Compatibility
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	-	Touch-screen Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	-	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	8	-	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	-	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	-	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	-	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
  Heater
  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
  AC for Third Row
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	-	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	-	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
  12V Power Outlets	1	-	2
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	-	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	-	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Recycled Material	-	Fabric + Leatherette
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	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)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	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 (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)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	2 way electrically adjustable (headrest: up / down)	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	-	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Full	-	Full
  Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	-	40:20:40 split

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	-	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	-	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	-	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Silver	-	Silver
  Doot Sill Plates	Aluminium	-	Metallic
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Black	-	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	-	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	-	Electric Opening and Closing

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	-	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	-	LED
  Fog Lamps	Halogen	-	-
  Tail Light	LED	-	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	-	Single Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Charcoal Insert/Sky Blue Insert	-	Black with Contrast Red Stitching, optional Light Aluminium Trim
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	-	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-	Front & Rear
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front	-	Front
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	-	Co-Driver Only
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	-	Panoramic Sunroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	-	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	-	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Years)	8	-	Not Applicable
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	160000	-	Not Applicable

C40 Recharge vs i8 [2014] vs AMG GLA35 Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic	Automatic (DCT) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	180	-	250
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	4.7	-	5.46
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Full-time	-	Torque-On-Demand
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	-	13.4
  Driving Range (km)	530	-	687
  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 M260 Turbocharged I4
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	408 bhp	-	302 bhp @ 5800 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	660 Nm	-	400 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm
  Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle	-	-
  Battery	78 kWh, Lithium Ion, 500 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	-	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Not Applicable	-	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	AWD	-	AWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	-	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	Not Applicable	-	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	-	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	-	6
  Suspension - Front	-	-	MacPherson Strut with Transverse Control Arm, Coil Springs, Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar with Electronic Damping Control
  Suspension - Rear	-	-	Multilink, Coil Springs, Gas-filled Shock Absorbers, Stabiliser Bar with Electronic Damping Control
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	-	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	235 / 50 R19	-	235 / 45 R19
  Tyres Size - Rear	255 / 45 R19	-	235 / 45 R19
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	-	No

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	413	-	435
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	-	-	51
  Passenger Capacity	5	-	5
  Length (mm)	4440	-	4436
  Width (mm)	1873	-	2020
  Height (mm)	1591	-	1588
  Wheelbase (mm)	2702	-	2729
  Ground Clearance (mm)	171	-	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	-	2
  No of Doors	5	-	5

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