The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 11)

€ 56,200
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
€ 25,600
 VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 11) VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes GLA 45 AMG is 0.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 10.6 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
71
79.6
66.4
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 11)
71.2
80.4
71 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.7 in
Height
66.4 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
106.3
175
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 11)
102.5
174.3
175 in
Length
174.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.72 %
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
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 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CZD*
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 5800 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
355 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
31 mpg
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
593 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
464 mi
593 mi
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
127 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
142.1 kWh
127 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.8 cu ft