The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION (07 - 11)
€ 42,200
€ 27,200
€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLA 250 is 0.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
63.4
72.2
79.5
66.4
71.2
80.4
72.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.4 in
Height
66.4 in
107.4
173.6
102.5
174.3
173.6 in
Length
174.3 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3574 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.01 %
General
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
H247
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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 gas turbine compressor
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
221 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.15 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.36 lb/hp
24.15 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
36 mpg
28 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
34 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
405 mi
Range
473 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
405 mi
473 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
159.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
125 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
