The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

€ 29,000
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 31,500
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 16) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
71
79.6
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3695 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
619 lb
16.75 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
*CUV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
751 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
751 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft