The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 33,600
€ 36,500
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 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
173.9
102.5
174.3
173.9 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
13.81 %
General
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
175 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.42 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
39 mpg
40 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
510 mi
Range
674 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
510 mi
674 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
115.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1261 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
