The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT 4MOTION (16 - 18)
€ 30,600

€ 30,600

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 180 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 cm shorter, 3.5 cm narrower and 14.9 cm lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
1494
1804
2022
1643
1839
2099
1804 mm
Width
1839 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2099 mm
1494 mm
Height
1643 mm
2699
4417
2677
4486
4417 mm
Length
4486 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2677 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1570 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2170 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.28 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CZE*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 bhp
148 bhp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
260 NM
250 NM
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
13.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
13.33 kg/bhp
10.61 kg/bhp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
71 mpg
43 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
60 mpg
city
38 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
777 mi
Range
574 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
574 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
600 kg
421 L
Boot Capacity
615 L











1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1655 L