The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION (16 - 18)
€ 29,700

€ 33,600

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
58.8
71
79.6
64.7
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.7 in
106.3
174.2
105.4
176.6
174.2 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.96 %

General
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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
*DFG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.73 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
24.73 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
545 mi
Range
690 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
690 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
111 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
111 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft