The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 29,000
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 33,200
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (16 - 17) VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200

ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
71
79.6
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (16 - 17)
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (16 - 17)
105.4
176.6
173.9 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.35 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
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
*DGV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 3940 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
178 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
33 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
525 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
525 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft