The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (12 - 15)
€ 56,300

€ 36,500

€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 11.3 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
55.7
71
79.6
67
71.2
80.4
71 in
Width
71.2 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.7 in
Height
67 in
106.3
175
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 2.0 TDI BMT
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.1 %

General
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code
*CFG*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
376 hp
175 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.26 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
9.29 lb/hp
21.26 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
32 mpg
40 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
470 mi
Range
674 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
470 mi
674 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
140.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1261 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft










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