The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 30,600
€ 25,200
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 0.9 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 20.9 cm lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
1494
1804
2022
1703
1809
2041
1804 mm
Width
1809 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1494 mm
Height
1703 mm
2699
4417
2604
4426
4417 mm
Length
4426 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2604 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1501 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg
Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.06 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 bhp
120 bhp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
260 NM
200 NM
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
13.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.51 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
13.33 kg/bhp
12.51 kg/bhp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
71 mpg
43 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
777 mi
Range
612 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
612 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
579 kg
421 L
Boot Capacity
470 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1510 L
