The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 29,000
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 25,600
 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes GLA 180 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
71
79.6
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
80.4
71 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.8 in
Height
67 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
102.5
174.3
173.9 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3287 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.45 %
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
123 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.72 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
26.72 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
621 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft