The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 18)
€ 37,300

€ 24,800

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
63.4
72.2
79.5
61.9
71.6
78.4
72.2 in
Width
71.6 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
63.4 in
Height
61.9 in
107.4
173.6
102
166.7
173.6 in
Length
166.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.4 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
H247
Generation
A1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*DPC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
114 hp
148 hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
207 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
31.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
31.23 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
50 mpg
44 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
569 mi
Range
575 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
569 mi
575 mi
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
102.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
96.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW T-Roc 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








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