The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 31,200
Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 27,000
 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 7G-DCT (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 7G-DCT (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
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.27 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

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

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
43 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
52 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
565 mi
621 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
104.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft