The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 17)

€ 39,700
Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 220 d
€ 28,200
 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 17) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes GLA 220 d is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT.
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
71
79.6
64.3
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 17)
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 17)
105.4
176.6
173.9 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.57 %
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
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
*DJV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
175 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
20.09 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
49 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
55 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
725 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
725 mi
621 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
98.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft