The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 34,300
Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 180 d
€ 30,200
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (08 - 10) VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
71
79.6
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (08 - 10)
71.2
80.4
71 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.8 in
Height
66.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (08 - 10)
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 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3675 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
434 lb
11.81 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
108 hp
168 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
192 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180 d

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.88 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
30.01 lb/hp
21.88 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
60 mpg
24 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
52 mpg
city
17 mpg
65 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
401 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
797 mi
401 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
80.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft