The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT (15 - 16)
€ 32,000

€ 27,100

€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 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 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
9.54 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
*CUV*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
108 hp
108 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
192 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
▶ REPLAY
29.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.5 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
29.4 lb/hp
32.5 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
59 mpg
47 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
777 mi
Range
795 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
777 mi
795 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
82.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft