The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 15)

€ 30,600
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 34,600
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 15) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,600

ⓘ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 BMT.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
71
79.6
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 15)
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
3699 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
525 lb
14.19 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (13 - 15)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
*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
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
175 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.14 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
21.14 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
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
50 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
685 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
685 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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 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
1239 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft