The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 20)

€ 56,200
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15) Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
€ 43,200
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 20) VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
€ 56,200
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 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 TSI OPF.
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
55.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
71
79.6
64.7
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION 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
64.7 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
106.3
175
Blueprint VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION 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 2.0 TSI OPF
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4960 lb
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.32 %
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (18 - 20)

General

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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
*DKT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
355 hp
227 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF

 REPLAY
9.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.61 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
9.84 lb/hp
16.61 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
31 mpg
31 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
484 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
464 mi
484 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
145.8 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
142.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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