The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)

€ 56,200
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
€ 32,600
 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes GLA 45 AMG is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 8.9 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI.
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
71
79.6
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
55.7 in
Height
64.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
106.3
175
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)
105.4
176.6
175 in
Length
176.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3510 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.43 %
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4MOTION DSG (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
355 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI

Performance

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
9.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
9.84 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
31 mpg
34 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
541 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
464 mi
541 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
130.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
142.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1296 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft