The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (11 - 15)
€ 29,700
€ 30,900
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 180 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
58.8
71
79.6
67
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
106.3
174.2
102.5
174.3
174.2 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3662 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
586 lb
16 %
General
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
138 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.54 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
26.54 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
545 mi
Range
663 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
663 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
123.4 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1276 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
