The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 d 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
€ 37,300

€ 30,800

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
63.4
72.2
79.5
66.4
71.2
80.4
72.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.4 in
Height
66.4 in
107.4
173.6
102.5
175.5
173.6 in
Length
175.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3664 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
2.84 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
H247
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)

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
*CCZ*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
114 hp
197 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180 d
207 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
31.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180 d
31.23 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180 d
50 mpg
26 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
43 mpg
city
19 mpg
56 mpg
highway
33 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
569 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes GLA 180 d
569 mi
447 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180 d
96.7 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1208 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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