The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 (17 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (15 - 16)
€ 34,700
€ 28,800
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 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
174.2
102.5
174.3
174.2 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.64 %
General
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.21 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
38 mpg
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
501 mi
Range
593 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
501 mi
593 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
117.5 kWh
127 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
