The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (16 - 20)
€ 56,200

€ 44,800

€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
55.7
71
79.6
64.7
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
106.3
175
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 2.0 TDI SCR
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.7 %

General
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
X156
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CUA*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
355 hp
237 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
9.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.7 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
9.84 lb/hp
16.7 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
464 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
464 mi
583 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
142.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











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