The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (15 - 17) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF 4MOTION DSG (19 - 20)
€ 56,300

€ 39,100

€ 56,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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
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 TSI OPF
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.64 %

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
*DNL*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
376 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
376 hp
187 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
350 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
350 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Performance
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
9.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.81 lb/hp
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
9.29 lb/hp
19.81 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
32 mpg
35 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
470 mi
Range
548 mi
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
470 mi
548 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
140.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 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
1213 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft











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