The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)

€ 37,000
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
€ 36,500
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71
79.6
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 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 2.0 TDI BMT
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.06 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
168 hp
175 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
20.14 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
53 mpg
40 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
60 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
674 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
706 mi
674 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
90.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1261 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft