The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15)

€ 37,000
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
€ 28,800
 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71
79.6
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15)
71.2
80.4
71 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.8 in
Height
67 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15)
102.5
174.3
173.9 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3355 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.86 %
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15)

General

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
168 hp
158 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
123 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 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
20.14 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
53 mpg
33 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
560 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
706 mi
560 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
90.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft