The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

€ 34,300
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
€ 28,800
 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71
79.6
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT 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 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.95 %
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)

General

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
134 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
25.25 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
53 mpg
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
593 mi
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
706 mi
593 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft