The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 20)

€ 31,200
Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 39,100
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 20) VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 5.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
71
79.6
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (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
64.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (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 2.0 TSI OPF
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.58 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 20)

General

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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
*DNL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
187 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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 OPF

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
26.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
26.37 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
43 mpg
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
548 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
565 mi
548 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
104.1 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft