The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (11 - 15)
€ 32,000
€ 26,900
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
58.8
71
79.6
67
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
106.3
174.2
102.5
174.3
174.2 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3355 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.39 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
108 hp
158 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
29.4 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
59 mpg
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
777 mi
Range
593 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
777 mi
593 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
127 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
