The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 20)

€ 30,600
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 39,100
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 20) VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
71
79.6
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 20)
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 20)
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 TSI OPF
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.28 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 20)

General

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*DNL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
187 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
29.4 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
59 mpg
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
65 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
548 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
777 mi
548 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
82.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft