The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (16 - 18)

€ 32,700
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 27,000
 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (16 - 18) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71
79.6
64.3
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (16 - 18)
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 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (16 - 18)
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 1.4 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.34 %
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
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
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
123 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
30.01 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
60 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
797 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
80.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft