The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (11 - 13)
€ 30,600
€ 33,100
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
58.8
71
79.6
67
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
106.3
173.9
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 2.0 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.04 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
168 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.24 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
22.24 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
777 mi
Range
663 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
663 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
