The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 200 (14 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 31,000

€ 27,000

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 200 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 200
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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
173.9
102.5
174.3
173.9 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 200
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.93 %

General
Mercedes GLA 200
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 200
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
*CZD*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
154 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200
154 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 200
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 200
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 200
19.97 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 200
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLA 200
41 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
536 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes GLA 200
536 mi
621 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 200
109.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 200
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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