The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)

€ 36,500
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
€ 36,800
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT.
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71
79.6
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)
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 SCR BMT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3807 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5027 lb
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
291 lb
7.64 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
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
*CUW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
134 hp
181 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
26.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.03 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
26.24 lb/hp
21.03 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
48 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
40 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
698 mi
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
710 mi
698 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
100.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft