The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
€ 32,000
€ 31,600
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
58.8
71
79.6
66.4
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
106.3
174.2
102.5
175.5
174.2 in
Length
175.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4945 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
14.49 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
108 hp
168 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
125 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 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.1 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
29.4 lb/hp
22.1 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
59 mpg
36 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
777 mi
Range
603 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
777 mi
603 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
82.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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
