The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20) vs. VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR (19 - 20)

€ 37,100
Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20) Mercedes GLA 220
€ 32,100
 VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR (19 - 20) VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes GLA 220 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
71
79.6
64.3
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR (19 - 20)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
106.3
174.2
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR (19 - 20)
105.4
176.6
174.2 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.33 %
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR (19 - 20)

General

Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*DGD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220
181 hp
113 hp
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220
221 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.02 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220
18.33 lb/hp
31.02 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
736 mi
Mercedes GLA 220
536 mi
736 mi
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220
123.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft