The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR (19 - 20)

€ 31,200
Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 32,100
 VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR (19 - 20) VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
71
79.6
64.3
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR (19 - 20)
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR (19 - 20)
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 1.6 TDI SCR
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.76 %
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR (19 - 20)

General

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
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
*DGD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
113 hp
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
26.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.02 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
26.37 lb/hp
31.02 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
43 mpg
48 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
736 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
565 mi
736 mi
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
104.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft