The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 250 7G-DCT (14 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

€ 35,800
Mercedes GLA 250 7G-DCT (14 - 17) Mercedes GLA 250
€ 28,900
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15) VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 8.2 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
58.8
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 250 7G-DCT (14 - 17)
71
79.6
67
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 250 7G-DCT (14 - 17)
106.3
173.9
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)
102.5
174.3
173.9 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes GLA 250 7G-DCT (14 - 17)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.59 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT (11 - 15)

General

Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
138 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
146 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 250

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
15.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.42 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
751 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
545 mi
751 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
109.1 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
108 kWh
109.1 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1188 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft