The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)

€ 32,700
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 31,600
 VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71
79.6
64.3
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.15 %
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)

General

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
30.01 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
60 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
52 mpg
city
33 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft