The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)

€ 33,600
Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 250
€ 39,300
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 5.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17)
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 250 (15 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3799 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
591 lb
15.56 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)

General

Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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 SCR
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
*DFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
187 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 250

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.42 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
39 mpg
41 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
654 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
510 mi
654 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
117.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
115.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft