The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 37,100

€ 31,100

€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
58.8
71
79.6
66.4
71.2
80.4
71 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.8 in
Height
66.4 in
106.3
174.2
102.5
174.3
174.2 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3702 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
384 lb
10.37 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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
*CFF*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220
181 hp
138 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.83 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220
18.33 lb/hp
26.83 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
536 mi
Range
530 mi
Mercedes GLA 220
536 mi
530 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220
123.1 kWh
154.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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