The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)

€ 56,200
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
€ 31,600
 VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20) VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 8.5 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
71
79.6
64.3
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
72.4
82.6
71 in
Width
72.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
55.7 in
Height
64.3 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
106.3
175
Blueprint VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.2 %
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 20)

General

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
355 hp
148 hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
9.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
9.84 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
31 mpg
39 mpg
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.3 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
591 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
464 mi
591 mi
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
115.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
142.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft