The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 220 d 7G-DCT (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)

€ 38,500
Mercedes GLA 220 d 7G-DCT (17 - 18) Mercedes GLA 220 d
€ 44,800
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 38,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 d 7G-DCT (17 - 18)
71
79.6
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 220 d 7G-DCT (17 - 18)
106.3
174.2
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
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 TDI SCR
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5159 lb
Mercedes GLA 220 d 7G-DCT (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.2 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)

General

Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
175 hp
237 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 220 d
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
139 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
19.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.7 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 220 d
19.4 lb/hp
16.7 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLA 220 d
56 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
47 mpg
city
31 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes GLA 220 d
739 mi
583 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 220 d
86.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 220 d
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft