The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
€ 42,200
€ 27,000
€ 42,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLA 250 is 0.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
63.4
72.2
79.5
67
71.2
80.4
72.2 in
Width
71.2 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
63.4 in
Height
67 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 BMT
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.65 %
General
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
H247
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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
*CZD*
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 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
221 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLA 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.33 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.36 lb/hp
22.33 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
42 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
405 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
405 mi
621 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
40.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft
