The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (19 - 20)
€ 32,000
€ 27,900
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.8
71
79.6
64.3
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
106.3
174.2
105.4
176.6
174.2 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.25 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 d
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
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
108 hp
128 hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
192 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.18 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
29.4 lb/hp
26.18 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
59 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
65 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
777 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
777 mi
633 mi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
108 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
82.2 kWh
108 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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
