The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 37,300

€ 36,500

€ 37,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLA 180 d is 0.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
63.4
72.2
79.5
67
71.2
80.4
72.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.4 in
Height
67 in
107.4
173.6
102.5
174.3
173.6 in
Length
174.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
4.33 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
H247
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-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 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CFG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
114 hp
175 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
207 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
207 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
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
31.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
31.23 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
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
50 mpg
40 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
43 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
569 mi
Range
674 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
569 mi
674 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
96.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1261 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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