The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)

€ 34,300
Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180 d
€ 36,500
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
71
79.6
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
102.5
174.3
173.9 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
12.93 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)

General

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 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
*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
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
108 hp
175 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
192 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
30.01 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
60 mpg
40 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
674 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
797 mi
674 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
80.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1261 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft