The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 7G-DCT (17 - 20) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 36,800
€ 27,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 5.4 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
58.8
71
79.6
64.3
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
58.8 in
Height
64.3 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 1.4 TSI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.01 %
General
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 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
*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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
208 hp
123 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.48 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
41 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
536 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
536 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
109.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft
