The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,600
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 28,800
 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
71
79.6
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
71.2
80.4
71 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.8 in
Height
67 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
102.5
174.3
173.9 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.31 %
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CZD*
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 BMT
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 BMT

Performance

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

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
593 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
593 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft