The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 220 d 7G-DCT (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 15)
€ 38,500
€ 28,800
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 8.2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
58.8
71
79.6
67
71.2
80.4
71 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
58.8 in
Height
67 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 1.4 TSI BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3355 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.18 %
General
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
175 hp
158 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
139 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
19.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
19.4 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
56 mpg
33 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
739 mi
Range
560 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
739 mi
560 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
86.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1230 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
