The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,600
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 29,500
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 SCR BMT.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
71
79.6
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16)
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 SCR BMT (15 - 16)
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 SCR BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3521 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4740 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.83 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 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 SCR 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
47 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
795 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
795 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft