The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 30,600
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 27,000
 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
1804
2022
1703
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
1809
2041
1804 mm
Width
1809 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1494 mm
Height
1703 mm
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
2699
4417
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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
1499 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
59 kg
3.94 %
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CZD*
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

167 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
13.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
13.33 kg/bhp
10.13 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
44 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
71 mpg
44 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
36 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
64 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
621 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 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
551 kg
421 L
Boot Capacity
470 L
1235 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1510 L