The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF 4MOTION (07 - 08)
€ 39,700

€ 30,700

€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
58.8
71
79.6
66.4
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
106.3
173.9
102.5
174.3
173.9 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3673 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.27 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
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 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
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
*CFF*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
175 hp
138 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
20.09 lb/hp
26.62 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
49 mpg
33 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
55 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
725 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
725 mi
552 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
148.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
98.8 kWh
148.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1265 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft