The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT 4MOTION (16 - 18)

€ 30,600
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 30,600
 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT 4MOTION (16 - 18) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
€ 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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
71
79.6
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT 4MOTION (16 - 18)
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 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT 4MOTION (16 - 18)
105.4
176.6
173.9 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.29 %
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT 4MOTION (16 - 18)

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
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 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
36 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft