The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 180 Style 7G-DCT (17 - 20) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 31,800
Mercedes GLA 180 Style 7G-DCT (17 - 20) Mercedes GLA 180
€ 30,200
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (08 - 10) VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
€ 31,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

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 7.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 Style 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
71
79.6
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (08 - 10)
71.2
80.4
71 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.8 in
Height
66.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 180 Style 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
106.3
174.2
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (08 - 10)
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 TSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3675 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes GLA 180 Style 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
511 lb
13.9 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION Automatic (08 - 10)

General

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4300 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
120 hp
168 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes GLA 180
148 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 180

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI

 REPLAY
26.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.88 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 180
26.37 lb/hp
21.88 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes GLA 180
42 mpg
24 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
51 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
401 mi
Mercedes GLA 180
555 mi
401 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 180
106.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 180
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft