The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 37,000
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
€ 28,400
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (08 - 11) VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 7.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
71
79.6
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 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 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (08 - 11)
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 TSI
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3629 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.75 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (08 - 11)

General

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
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 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CCZ*
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 4300 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
168 hp
168 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI

Performance

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
125 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 TSI

▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
20.14 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
53 mpg
26 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
44 mpg
city
19 mpg
60 mpg
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
447 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
706 mi
447 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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).
168.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
90.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 220 CDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft