The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 17)
€ 34,300
€ 28,200
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 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
173.9
105.4
176.6
173.9 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.34 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 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
*DJV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
108 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 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 Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
30.01 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
60 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
52 mpg
city
34 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
797 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
797 mi
621 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
80.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft
