The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 (17 - 19) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
€ 34,700

€ 44,800

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 2.4 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
71
79.6
64.7
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
106.3
174.2
105.4
176.6
174.2 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
794 lb
20.06 %

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 two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
*CUA*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
237 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
146 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.7 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.21 lb/hp
16.7 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
38 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
501 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
501 mi
583 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
117.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft