The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17) vs. VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - ..)
€ 34,300

€ 25,700

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes GLA 180 d is 7.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.8
71
79.6
61.9
71.6
78.4
71 in
Width
71.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.8 in
Height
61.9 in
106.3
173.9
102
166.7
173.9 in
Length
166.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.18 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
X156
Generation
A1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW T-Roc 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
*DPC*

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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
108 hp
148 hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
30.01 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
60 mpg
42 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
52 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
797 mi
Range
555 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
797 mi
555 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
106.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
80.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








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