The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 32,100

€ 27,000

€ 32,100
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 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
58.8
71
79.6
64.3
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.3 in
106.3
173.9
105.4
176.6
173.9 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.99 %

General
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
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 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CZD*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
134 hp
123 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
24.76 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
55 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
723 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
723 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











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