The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR (16 - 19)

€ 30,600
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 29,000
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR (16 - 19) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
71
79.6
64.3
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR (16 - 19)
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR (16 - 19)
105.4
176.6
173.9 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.5 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR (16 - 19)

General

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 2750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
113 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
50 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
767 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
767 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1005 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft