The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 d 7G-DCT (18 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)
€ 39,400

€ 41,300

€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
58.8
71
79.6
64.7
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.7 in
106.3
174.2
105.4
176.6
174.2 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3680 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.72 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 220 d
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
*DNJ*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
168 hp
217 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
20.21 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
43 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
47 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
484 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
565 mi
484 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
113.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 6c (WLTP) 36AA-AD
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











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