The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08)
€ 32,100

€ 30,700

€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
58.8
71
79.6
66.4
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
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 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3673 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
9.67 %

General
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CFF*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
134 hp
138 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 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 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
24.76 lb/hp
26.62 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
55 mpg
33 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
64 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
723 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
723 mi
552 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
148.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1265 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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