The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 29,000
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 31,100
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Automatic (07 - 10) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘ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 7.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
71
79.6
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Automatic (07 - 10)
71.2
80.4
71 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.8 in
Height
66.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Automatic (07 - 10)
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 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3702 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
626 lb
16.91 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Automatic (07 - 10)

General

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
138 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.83 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
26.83 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
530 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
530 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
154.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft