The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT (10 - 11)
€ 30,600

€ 26,100

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 BMT.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
58.8
71
79.6
66.4
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
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 BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.48 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*CUV*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
108 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.44 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
31.44 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
44 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
37 mpg
65 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
777 mi
Range
751 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
751 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft