The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)

€ 32,000
Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18) Mercedes GLA 180 d
€ 39,300
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18)
71
79.6
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18)
106.3
174.2
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3799 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
624 lb
16.43 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)

General

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
108 hp
187 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
29.4 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
59 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
50 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
654 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
777 mi
654 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
82.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft