The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08)

€ 32,700
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 30,700
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700

ⓘ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 7.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71
79.6
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08)
71.2
80.4
71 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.8 in
Height
66.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08)
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 DPF
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3673 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
432 lb
11.76 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
108 hp
138 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 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 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
30.01 lb/hp
26.62 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
60 mpg
33 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
52 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
797 mi
552 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
80.3 kWh
148.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1265 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft