The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20)

€ 29,700
Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 33,500
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19)
71
79.6
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19)
106.3
174.2
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20)
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
3560 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 Style (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (16 - 20)

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
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
25.63 lb/hp
24.05 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
48 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
51 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
736 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
545 mi
736 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
108 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 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
1003 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft