The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 Style 7G-DCT (17 - 20) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)

€ 31,800
Mercedes GLA 180 Style 7G-DCT (17 - 20) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 44,800
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800

ⓘ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 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
71
79.6
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION 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 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
106.3
174.2
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION 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
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5159 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 Style 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
794 lb
20.06 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch 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 two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
237 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
26.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.7 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
26.37 lb/hp
16.7 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
42 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
555 mi
583 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
106.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft