The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (17 - 20) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)
€ 39,000

€ 41,300

€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,300
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI.
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3680 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
9.84 %

General
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
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
*DNJ*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
217 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.96 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.95 lb/hp
16.96 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
536 mi
Range
484 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
536 mi
484 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
123.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











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