The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 33,600
€ 31,600
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 250 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
58.8
71
79.6
64.3
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.3 in
106.3
173.9
105.4
176.6
173.9 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.12 %
General
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.42 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
39 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
510 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
510 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
115.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft
