The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 d 7G-DCT (17 - 18) vs. VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - ..)
€ 38,500

€ 23,700

€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes GLA 220 d is 7.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
58.8
71
79.6
61.9
71.6
78.4
71 in
Width
71.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
58.8 in
Height
61.9 in
106.3
174.2
102
166.7
174.2 in
Length
166.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.43 %

General
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
X156
Generation
A1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
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
*DGT*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
175 hp
113 hp
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
139 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
19.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.21 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
19.4 lb/hp
27.21 lb/hp
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
56 mpg
55 mpg
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
47 mpg
city
48 mpg
64 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
723 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
739 mi
723 mi
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
86.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW T-Roc 1.6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








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