The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)

€ 32,100
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
€ 35,800
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18) VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
€ 32,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800

ⓘ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 5.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 200 CDI (14 - 15)
71
79.6
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)
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 200 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)
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 2.0 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.52 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 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
*DGV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 3940 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
134 hp
178 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.38 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
24.76 lb/hp
20.38 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
55 mpg
33 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
723 mi
518 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 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).
136.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft