The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15)

€ 34,300
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
€ 32,800
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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.
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71
79.6
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15)
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
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.37 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION DSG (11 - 15)

General

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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
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

Performance

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
25.25 lb/hp
26.76 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
53 mpg
38 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
641 mi
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
706 mi
641 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
90.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 200 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft