The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION (07 - 11)
€ 41,600

€ 29,300

€ 41,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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
174.2
102.5
174.3
174.2 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.2 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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
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
168 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
168 hp
138 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
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
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.6 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
20.93 lb/hp
26.6 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
40 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
590 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
590 mi
621 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
121.3 kWh
131.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
270 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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