The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 250 8G-DCT (20 - ..) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 20)
€ 42,200

€ 43,200

€ 42,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes GLA 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF.
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
63.4
72.2
79.5
64.7
72.4
82.6
72.2 in
Width
72.4 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
63.4 in
Height
64.7 in
107.4
173.6
105.4
176.6
173.6 in
Length
176.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.95 %

General
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
*DKT*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
221 hp
227 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 250
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
15.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.61 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 250
15.36 lb/hp
16.61 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 250
36 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
405 mi
Range
484 mi
Mercedes GLA 250
405 mi
484 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 250
125 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 250
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft












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