The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11)

€ 39,300
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
€ 31,600
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
€ 39,300
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 220 CDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71
79.6
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
102.5
175.5
173.9 in
Length
175.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3713 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4945 lb
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
196 lb
5.28 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 220 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
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
168 hp
168 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.1 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
20.93 lb/hp
22.1 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
48 mpg
36 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
603 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
710 mi
603 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
135.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
100.7 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft