The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)

€ 32,700
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
€ 33,400
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400

ⓘ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 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71
79.6
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (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 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (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
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3772 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
531 lb
14.08 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
119 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 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
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.49 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
30.01 lb/hp
25.49 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
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
60 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
698 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
797 mi
698 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
80.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft