The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 30,600
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 31,100
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Automatic (07 - 10) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100

ⓘ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 7.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
71
79.6
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Automatic (07 - 10)
71.2
80.4
71 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.8 in
Height
66.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Automatic (07 - 10)
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
3702 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
527 lb
14.24 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Automatic (07 - 10)

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 automatic 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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
138 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.83 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
26.83 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
530 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
530 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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
154.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 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
1281 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft