The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 200 d (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 33,800

€ 31,600

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 200 d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes GLA 200 d
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.8
71
79.6
64.3
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.3 in
106.3
173.9
105.4
176.6
173.9 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 200 d
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.9 %

General
Mercedes GLA 200 d
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 200 d
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
*DPC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 d
134 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 200 d
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 200 d
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 200 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 200 d
24.76 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 200 d
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 200 d
56 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
739 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes GLA 200 d
739 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 200 d
86.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 200 d
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











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