The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 20)

€ 33,600
Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17) Mercedes GLA 250
€ 39,100
 VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 20) VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100

ⓘ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 TSI OPF.
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17)
71
79.6
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 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 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 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 TSI OPF
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
Mercedes GLA 250 (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.39 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 20)

General

Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI OPF
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
*DNL*
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 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
187 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
146 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 250

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF

▶ REPLAY
15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.42 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
39 mpg
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
548 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
510 mi
548 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
115.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft