The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
€ 37,100

€ 35,600

€ 37,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600
ⓘ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 5.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
58.8
71
79.6
64.7
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.7 in
106.3
174.2
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3688 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
10.03 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 2.0 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 2.0 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
*DFG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220
181 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220
221 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.92 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220
18.33 lb/hp
24.92 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220
36 mpg
42 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
536 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes GLA 220
536 mi
665 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220
123.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1206 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











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