The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)
€ 32,100
€ 41,300
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 180 d 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.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
58.8
71
79.6
64.7
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
106.3
173.9
105.4
176.6
173.9 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3680 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
505 lb
13.72 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 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
*DNJ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
108 hp
217 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
29.4 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
59 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
484 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
777 mi
484 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
82.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft
